Can't sit still
BEAAAAAARS
Originally uploaded by Supergenius. Yesterday, the note home to me explained that Jasper skipped Circle Time because he "couldn't keep his body still."
Zina and I had a team meeting with Jasper yesterday. He says he hates Circle Time. I kind of don't blame him. It's a learning environment, rather than one where he can play with blocks or run around with friends on the gym equipment. But next year is kindergarten, so he's going to have to get used to learning. Of course, now he doesn't want to go.
I have a meeting with Jasper's head teacher today. I want to get clarification on his behavior so that (in addition to trying to fix it) I can speak to his doctor. My theories so far (in order of most evidence to least) are:
THEORY 1: He is frustrated with being unable to read and write. Many of the kids are older and (at least the girls) are more advanced in reading and writing. Jasper contends that he CANNOT read or write and gets bothered when we try to work with him. On the other hand, he was able to read the label of a toy the other day in the store (with help from me) as "WATER FUN." He believes people either know or don't know how to do things.
"I've always known my ABCs!"
"No, Jasper. Daddy and I taught them to you. You learned them."
"No. I've always known them."
THEORY 2: He's bored with Circle Time. He's a smart kid and I wouldn't be surprised if boredom has something to do with his disinterest in Circle Time.
THEORY 3: He's spending too much time with some friends who are a bad influence. One, in particular, is not well behaved. Is not well spoken. Toddler-swears a lot (That's STUPID. What the heck is that? You're dumb. POOPY!). And Jasper spends all day every day with him. 8 am to 5:30. And he's in summer camp with him, too. I'm trying to find calmer, more polite children for him to play with. I wish Parker lived closer... I love Parker.
THEORY 4: ADHD. I'm sorry, but I'm thinking it. Theory 4 doesn't hold much water because Jasper is perfectly capable of good behavior when he wants to do it. He spends plenty of time doing quiet, calm activities. He plays well with others.
THEORY 5 is, of course, he could also just be a normal 4 year old.
Fucking Circle Time. Now I hate it, too.