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To be a bit worried DS’s preschool report is teacher speak for pain in the arse?

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namechangerrrrrrrrrr · 17/06/2024 10:06

Nothing has been said to me but some things that stand out are

X sometimes needs a little reminder of our preschool routines; however in one to one interaction with an adult he listens carefully to instructions and does his best to carry them out.

X is increasingly able to manage changes in the preschools daily routine and will help at tidy up time with some prompts

He sometimes finds it difficult to resist the temptation to take toys from another child during play but he is beginning to respond well to our gentle reminders and can then show kindness.

I would like to speak to them but they leave promptly at 3 so there is never time. DS is 3 and a half.

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minipie · 17/06/2024 10:11

If his behaviour was out of the normal range I think you’d have been told by now.

Yes ok everyone would rather have a 100% glowing report but these behaviours are very normal for his age and very few 3 year olds would get 100% glowing!

Sunnysummer24 · 17/06/2024 10:10

You need to speak to them. To me
it sounds like he is struggling to behave and this is beyond the way an average 3 year old struggles. They really should have talked to you about this before.

Seriestwo · 17/06/2024 10:10

Sounds typical for age and stage. Some might find normal 3 year old behaviour PITA, but nirsery will be used to it.

I’d not worry. It is saying he’s progressing, that’s great.

RosaBaby2 · 17/06/2024 10:09

I'd say very normal 🙂

Mrsjayy · 17/06/2024 10:09

It's observations and these things are not really a speak to parent immediate concern imo if you want to speak to his keyworker make an appointment.

Muthaofcats · 17/06/2024 10:09

Sounds pretty normal for a preschooler -it does sound like he can snatch which not all kids do and is certainly unpleasant, but at that age not unusual and just needs reenforcing at home.

I wouldn’t be too worried if that’s the full extent of the report.

ShowerOfShites · 17/06/2024 10:08

I reckon they could probably write that about most 3.5 year olds really 🤷‍♂️

Sounds like he's doing fine for his age.

Stompythedinosaur · 17/06/2024 10:08

I don't think there's much code there. They are saying he struggles a bit to listen and not snatch toys. But, he's 3, that's fairly normal.

What's worrying you about it?

Hankunamatata · 17/06/2024 10:07

Sounds pretty standard pre school behaviour. He is making steady progress.