Hi folks,
DS2 is 4. He has been at nursery (school not creche) since September. At first he was delighted, lots of little friends and he settled well. Since January though he seems less happy. When the teacher criticises him he will put his head down and be quiet for a few minutes. He also finds it necessary to go off and seek 'quiet time' away from the other kids with books.
He's a bright kid, his skills except for reading are on a par or better than his brother who is 2 years older but he seems a bit behind emotionally. Heck though, he's 4. He was never in with large groups of kids until he started nursery (before that he was at home or with a childminder). I understand perfectly why he would need quiet time. The nursery teacher however has suggested he be observed by an educational psychologist. I agreed (largely because I am tired of the teacher telling me she basically thinks my kid is weird) she won't tell me what she believes is the issue or what they are looking for.
I'm a bit baffled really and feel he's been picked on because he is a bit different.
Anyone else been through something similar? Is looking for peace in a class of 26 3-4 year olds really that weird?
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DingbatsFur · 14/03/2013 22:16
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