We've started preparing for next school year (emailing with the principal about prospective teachers & classmates, prepping him for the change to 2nd grade, discussing after school care, etc.) Someone suggested we make a "tip sheet" for caregivers. I know the after school care person would appreciate it. She really tried with him during kindergarten. She was great at communicating with us, but we didn't have many answers, either, and eventually had to pull him out. My work schedule is changing, though, so he will have to go next year. I think if she had a short list of suggestions for dealing with him, it might go better this time around.
I've got a few things listed. For example, not to hint at things - he can tell you want something, but not what you want, and he gets really upset. Also, you can't tease him or use sarcasm, because he takes everything so literally. His biggest thing is that you have to give him definitive answers - no maybes - since he works himself up trying to figure out which it will be.
I was just wondering if anyone else had ever done this, and what was on yours if you did? Also, if you made one of these, what would you put on it? What kinds of things, if anything, do you tell teachers/coaches/babysitters/etc. beforehand? I'd love to try to take care of as many issues as possible before they become serious.
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