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invisible child

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Mischif · 05/07/2011 21:02

what do you do if you have an "invisible child". What I mean is they read way beyond the books they are given, it's irrelevant to the teacher if they are upset, the teacher doesn't notice their achievements, or that they've not wanted to come to school for two months, and now that the new classes have been decided, the teacher hasn't paid any attention to the fact that this child has been unhappy/on the sidelines for a year and that it will hugely affect her if she's not with the friend that it's taken a year for her to make.

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clutteredup · 07/07/2011 10:05

If they are mixing the classes your DD might stand out a bit more next year, in some classes there are so many overwhelming personalities the 'good quiet' ones don't get a look in. She can presumably still play with her friend in the playground and after school. You can help by inviting that friend and other maybe friends for tea so she can get to know some more children on a quiet basis at home. They may have put her in a better mixed class.
I also agree with making yourself more visible. If you find something to talk to the teacher about twice a week then the teacher will notice your child, mention the reading books, mention the 'didn't want to come to school today'. teachers do care but don't always notice, esp. in big loud classes.
Poor you and your DD.

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