need help, want to do the right thing. DS disruptive at school

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I was called in at the end of school today, to be told that DS had been really disruptive at school today.

He was copying all the other kids and then taking it to a new high of silliness.

Even when sent out to sit on his own he was make faces though the door.

He is only just 4 he has an August birthday, up untill he started school he still had a two hour morning sleep!!!!

I dont want to use his age or the fact that he is very silly and can be hard to control when he is tied, but it is a little of the problem.

He goes to bed at 6 30, and is in bed now having been told of for his behaviour.

I just dont know how to make him less tied, or get him to be himself and stop coping other people, ( he has copied other people all his life, he copied the dog until his baby sister came along )

I have found this very upsetting, Iam pregnant at the moment and very hormonal, and i need some level headed advice on what to do, as all i feel like doing is crying at everything

He is very little and needs gentle channelling towards the right behaviour. You are doing all the right things -- except try not to let it get to you. Most little boys have behaviour issues at least occasionally in first few years of school. The staff want you to be informed and to back them up, but otherwise it's normal stuff, they know what little lads are like .

I count it as a successful day at school if DS doesn't get his name on the board (Yr1, also summer born)!

I really wouldn't worry- from my experience as a teacher it takes a while for summer born boys (in particular) to adjust to the demands of school. But take heart that in the vast majority of cases they adjust and settle and 'grow up'. I'm sure his teacher is fully aware that his behaviour is most likely due to his age and it is her responsibility to help him and encourage him to behave appropriately. Also in the reception year children should have lots and lots of outdoor play opportunity so they can run about and let off steam in a constructive way.
One other thought- he does not legally need to attend school until the term he turns five. Perhaps you could suggest he attends morning only for the time being so he can come home and have a rest. You have every right to request that.

Thanks peanut and lubeloo, a great help Ive calmed down now, and DS went straight to sleep when he went to bed at 5 45, so he is tied, DH and i will talk to teacher tomorrow, so we know that we are all on the same song sheet!!!!!!