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Come to the playroom at the teacher's request.

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DesireeGuest ·
Moms, I have to go to the toddler playgroup this Friday for a meeting about my son. He’s 2.5 years old and has been at the playgroup for 4 weeks now. The teacher says he doesn’t listen and has no concentration. He’s also causing disruptions in the group.

She also mentioned that he has a very spontaneous personality and that I shouldn’t make a big deal out of it. But she wants to have a chat to see if he’s like this at home too and she wants to give me some tips.

In my opinion, he’s just a busy, enthusiastic toddler and I didn’t see this coming! Does anyone else have experience with this? Thanks,

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  1. Annabel Guest #2

    What I hear is that the teacher doesn't have control over her group. Talking can never hurt, but it's generally known that some toddlers are very active. That's not necessarily a problem. You can certainly look together to see if something is happening somewhere that makes your toddler extra active.

    For example, if he watches a lot of TV or eats a lot of sugar, that could be a cause.

    What one person calls a lack of concentration, you can also see as not having found a challenge at your toddler's level yet. You can address the teacher about that on your part.

    My hair stands on end when someone is called a troublemaker at 2.5 years old. In my opinion, that makes you a bad teacher.

  2. Desiree started this #3

    Thanks for your reply! I can handle constructive criticism, but my stomach did turn a bit when they called the name "stoorzender"! There are 2 groups and he's in the calmest one, so I'll ask on Friday if it might be an option to move him to the other group where he might find more resistance. I'll indeed tell them how things work at home because he listens well there and isn't (too) hyper at all. I hope I can get on the same page on Friday! I'm really glad for your reply because you describe exactly what I'm thinking!

  3. Lexie #4

    I agree with Annabel, especially if you don't feel like you can't handle it yourself. Probably the group is too big or the teacher doesn't know what to do with it. I'd definitely stand up for your child and make it clear that the problem lies with the teacher and discuss what can be done about it. I'd also make sure your child doesn't become the victim of this and maybe look for a teacher who knows what they're doing.
    Keep us posted?

  4. Desiree started this #5

    So glad you guys understand what I'm trying to say, and I'll let you know how it went after the talk! I've asked my circle (including the babysitter) what they think, and they all support my opinion, so I'm curious!

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