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[quote=Anonymous]My child is having trouble focusing in class. Now, I know for the average 5-yr old, they aren't the most focused. And I'm not expecting her to be stationary at all times (in fact, that would go against her school's philosophy). But I'm a little trouble as to what I can do. This is her third year in school, and she had no issues with focus in class before (for the most part). She's a very bright child, who loves to learn. She's pretty advanced for her age level, particularly in reading.  She has mentioned to me a few times she is bored, which I'm not sure if she actual knows what that mean. When I spoke to her teacher to get some feedback, the teacher mentioned that the child rather talks to her peers then work on assignments, and never talks about the topic on hand when she is chosen in class. She also said she uses certain tactics to get out of certain assignments (i.e. says shes tired, or bored). I was a little perturb because the first parent-teacher conference went well, with no mention of any of this. And the teacher never made it a point to bring this to my attention when this started happening, only after I asked for feedback I was informed. We have trouble with her focusing on things at home, but chalked it up as a rambunctious 5 year old who needs reminders to focus. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it the norm for kids go from having no issues in school to having lack of focus (perhaps because the curriculum is a little more academic now)? Do you think I should look more into her so-called boredom? When I was younger, I had the same problem in 1st grade (speaking to peers and being bored). They attempted to send me a grade up, but socially I wasn't ready. I really have no interest in moving her grade (unless they deem that she is truly well advance). But I sense her lack of focus is partially because she is ultimately bored in what they are working on. Thoughts?[/quote]

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