Anybody elses child the same

[justamum000]

Hi my son turned 3 in july he started pre school and hes been nursery when he turned 2. Hes settled but he doesn’t seem to listen to teacher as teacher told me he needs to listen like he wont sit for carpet time and starts playing with taps and wets his jumper everyday. Ive tried praising him and encouraging him to behave but hes like no!

Has the Teacher given you any advice on how you might get him to behave when he’s in your care?

How was he in Nursery @justamum000? Did they have any concerns about him sitting during carpet time or taking part in other activities?

I think the first thing I would do is this simple progress checker, just to make sure he understands the instructions from his Teacher?

It is better to train the child for this as he is too small to learn through lessons. You could reinforce him for listening to his teacher. You could also provide him reinforcement for not wetting his clothes.

What’s he like with listening when with you? If there’s no concerns it might be the way the teacher is approaching him- does your son need to listen.. or does the nursery worker need to listen to him..?

How are things now @justamum000?

Hi things are ok he doesnt listen to teacher hes so active he only sits a few mins for carpet time then starts running.

Ok so did you do the Progress Checker that I linked to and if you did, what did it say?

Hi yes i did he just need listening skills ive had a focus meeting with his teacher, i just need to praise and encourage him theres no other issues.

Ok so if he needs support with listening skills have they, or your HV, referred him for a hearing test and to SaLT?

If you’re in England or Wales, have you spoken to your HV about this issue yet @justamum000?

I think it’s worth doing the 42 month Ages & Stages and also the 48 month Social & Emotional Ages & Stages.