Being okay with "Okay Orange"

The first few weeks in Kindergarten might go one of two ways.

1. Smooth Sailing: not having to move a card (or even getting close) and your little one LOVES school.

2. Tough Transistion: a few mistakes as your little one learns the rules and how to behave in Kindergarten. It might even consist of a few tears.

Regardless, of their response, everyone must follow the rules. Why have rules? Rules provide boundaries. Kids crave boundaries! Boundaries make the classroom a safe place that nurtures a luscious learning environment.

Raise your hand to speak or stand.

Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

Follow directions the FIRST time given.

Walk.

Be kind and considerate.

Some children have never been told "No" or disciplined by an adult they have just met. That extra part of transitioning into school can be difficult. I hold no reservations of helping kindergarteners to be responsible for their actions. When/If your child moves a card I will be sure to remind them of the class rules and ask them if they think they were doing the right thing. I will then ask them what happens if a rule is broken, and they will be able to answer me and understand why they had to move a card. If your child has to move a card they might tell you why they had to move a card; they might not. Either way, an orange card IS afterall, okay. Usually, there is nothing to be concerned about unless I send a note home which means their behavior was "yucky" or "rowdy". If you are concerned, email, call or write a short note and send it to school in your child's folder.