intolerable kindergarten teacher

[Anonymous]

Talk to the teacher. I hope you're able to offer more specifics than what you are offering us...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this her first or possibly her second year teaching? She may not realize that she is wearing her heart on her sleeve. I think it's natural to favor some over others, but as a teacher she needs to treat them all of the same. Could you possibly nicely talk to her about it?

"I know DC can be annoying with asking repeated questions or whatever. We are working with him at home on this. It feels like you don't like him as much as the other kids." See what she says.

Also, parents feel more than kids I think. I always thought that certain kids were being mean to my DS, but he never noticed it.

What school?

Mostly good advice, but I think most people would still react negatively to "it feels like you don't like him as much as the other kids." It would be more tactful -- and thus hopefully more conducive to a real dialogue -- to say "we're concerned that the interactions between you might not be positive as a result" (or something to that effect).

I would try talking to the teacher first -- if she is in fact showing annoyance or responding in a less than professional way to your child, she may self-correct. Or, you may learn more about the context and about how your child's behavior is impacting the class, if behavior is an issue. Or both. I would try that first, then ask for a meeting with the teacher and her division head/principal if you think more intervention is needed.

[Anonymous]

If a teacher dislikes one's child, and this dislike causes the child to begin failing, the only solution is to make the teacher fear to discriminate. It's critical for little kindergarten kids to associate school with optimism, safety, and all good things.

[Anonymous]

Agree that there is NO REASON for a teacher to consistently show that they do not like a student AT ANY LEVEL. He/she should share their frustrations with the student with the parents. OP any chance for requesting a teacher change? I would if it's gone that far. I know several parents who have requested a teacher change mid-year, and in every case has been a load off everyone's shoulders: student, parent, and past teacher.

[Anonymous]

We were in a private for Kindergarten - teacher was a disaster! A boy was punched by a girl and split his lip on the inside...never told the parents. They found our when the boy couldn't eat due to the pain. The dad of the boy was on the Board so he liked the school,, but ended up resigning and pulled his son from school. Please talk to the head of school.

[Anonymous]

It's going to be a long 12 years for you guys. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Are you the mom who posted that you think the teacher is prejudiced/discriminatory? This was also a private kindergarten.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We were in a private for Kindergarten - teacher was a disaster! A boy was punched by a girl and split his lip on the inside...never told the parents. They found our when the boy couldn't eat due to the pain. The dad of the boy was on the Board so he liked the school,, but ended up resigning and pulled his son from school. Please talk to the head of school.

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