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Terri · 12-29-2011, 06:41 AM

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I was just wondering how all of our 1st graders are adjusting to an all-day school schedule?

Carson is having a very rough time adjusting. Last Tuesday was his first day of school and after school he had to go to the after school program for 40 minutes. When I arrived I could see him sitting just outside of the side of the playground with his head down and his friend Veronica was sitting beside him... he was crying. He said it was a long day and he just wanted to go home.

Fast-forward to yesterday when I picked him up from the after school program, just one hour after school got out, the tears started falling once again. What I've figured out is that it's not just one thing that's upsetting him... it's everything in general. He complains about everything when it comes to school. He hates recess because he gets pushed around by the bigger kids, he hates lunch because it's loud and hot in the cafeteria, he hates class because he's tired, he hates P.E. because his legs hurt, he hates the after school program because he's bored and doesn't know anyone. I just don't know what I could say to him - that I haven't already - that would make it a better day for him.

Luckily my work is extremely lenient and is letting me work a 5.5 hour day so I can drop him off at school and pick him up by a very reasonable time. Unfortunately, on the weeks that we have Cody I have to pick Cody up first, which means Carson has to spend 40 minutes in the after school program, which isn't long at all, but of coarse it's too long!

Anyway, I'm just really frustrated and sad and unsure what to do about this. I just pray that it'll get better over the next month when things become more familiar.

How are your first grader's doing??

Masonsmommy · 12-29-2011, 06:42 AM

We held Mason back, so he just started Kindergarten, But it is a full day program. So far he seems to be doing ok, just tired when he gets home. some days he says he doesnt want to go to school all day, but other days hes fine

The only thing he doesnt seem to care for is the bus because they have assigned seats and he cant sit with his friends

hopefully over the next month or so they'll be adjusted to their new schedule

Donna · 12-29-2011, 06:42 AM

I'm sorry Carson is having such a rough start, I'm sure it's hard on you! I really think that once he gets used to everything, makes some new friends and gets into his schedule you'll find everything will turn out just fine. It will probably take a couple weeks though, it is a big adjustment.

Rylie is doing awesome, she loves school and really is a social butterfly. Amazingly Peyton is doing fantastic as well! He loves his teacher and we really got lucky with her. She believes in a firm but respective outlook which is EXACTLY what he needs. We've even noticed a big change in his behavior at home as well. Things are looking bright

Emma · 12-29-2011, 06:43 AM

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I'm sorry the adjustment has been so hard on Carson. I know how tough this can be. I'll say that my experience is that it can take a few weeks at a minimum for some of our kids to adjust. Thomas struggled last year for the 1st 6 weeks, this year is going better but we've had total melt downs too. Since he is in Cub Scouts, he knows a lot of these kids already and that is a huge help.

Lauryn has no issues adjusting. She loves school and loves homework. she's strange like that!
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Koloe · 12-29-2011, 06:43 AM

Sorry Carson is having such a difficult time.
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This is Liriel's 2nd year of full time school. We have full day Kindergarten here. She is just fine with it. She loves her after school program. Gets annoyed if I pick her up too soon. Though one of the first days she was worried when I didn't pick her up until late. Last year she was really tired the first month or so, as she got use to going to school all day. Even now - she would rather be home with Mom all day. But if the choice is stay home with Dad or go to school. She chooses school.
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Last week Tuesday I kept her home because she was running a 99.9 temp and had said she didn't feel good the night before. Around 11am she was trying to convince her father she was well enough to go to school.
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But sense she took a nap on her own accord that afternoon, keeping her home was the right choice that day.
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Terri · 12-29-2011, 06:44 AM

You ladies have no idea how envious I am... I could only dream of a day when Carson would actual be enthusiastic about going to school.

Honestly, I think that one of the biggest problems I face with him is that he's so extremely sensitive and shy. Luckily he does have a couple of close friends - one of them I take to school a few days a week and on those days Carson does great - it's the other days that are rough.

It's so good to hear from you girls. I miss our daily chats around here.
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12-29-2011, 06:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Terri Loving Life! Stats Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,684 Thanks Given : 0 Thanks Received : 2	Our 1st Graders Sponsored Links I was just wondering how all of our 1st graders are adjusting to an all-day school schedule? Carson is having a very rough time adjusting. Last Tuesday was his first day of school and after school he had to go to the after school program for 40 minutes. When I arrived I could see him sitting just outside of the side of the playground with his head down and his friend Veronica was sitting beside him... he was crying. He said it was a long day and he just wanted to go home. Fast-forward to yesterday when I picked him up from the after school program, just one hour after school got out, the tears started falling once again. What I've figured out is that it's not just one thing that's upsetting him... it's everything in general. He complains about everything when it comes to school. He hates recess because he gets pushed around by the bigger kids, he hates lunch because it's loud and hot in the cafeteria, he hates class because he's tired, he hates P.E. because his legs hurt, he hates the after school program because he's bored and doesn't know anyone. I just don't know what I could say to him - that I haven't already - that would make it a better day for him. Luckily my work is extremely lenient and is letting me work a 5.5 hour day so I can drop him off at school and pick him up by a very reasonable time. Unfortunately, on the weeks that we have Cody I have to pick Cody up first, which means Carson has to spend 40 minutes in the after school program, which isn't long at all, but of coarse it's too long! Anyway, I'm just really frustrated and sad and unsure what to do about this. I just pray that it'll get better over the next month when things become more familiar. How are your first grader's doing??

12-29-2011, 06:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Masonsmommy Senior Member Stats Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,221 Thanks Given : 1 Thanks Received : 1 Images: 12	Re: Our 1st Graders We held Mason back, so he just started Kindergarten, But it is a full day program. So far he seems to be doing ok, just tired when he gets home. some days he says he doesnt want to go to school all day, but other days hes fine The only thing he doesnt seem to care for is the bus because they have assigned seats and he cant sit with his friends hopefully over the next month or so they'll be adjusted to their new schedule

12-29-2011, 06:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Donna Administrator Stats Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SW FL Posts: 4,864 Thanks Given : 17 Thanks Received : 7 Images: 2	Re: Our 1st Graders I'm sorry Carson is having such a rough start, I'm sure it's hard on you! I really think that once he gets used to everything, makes some new friends and gets into his schedule you'll find everything will turn out just fine. It will probably take a couple weeks though, it is a big adjustment. Rylie is doing awesome, she loves school and really is a social butterfly. Amazingly Peyton is doing fantastic as well! He loves his teacher and we really got lucky with her. She believes in a firm but respective outlook which is EXACTLY what he needs. We've even noticed a big change in his behavior at home as well. Things are looking bright

12-29-2011, 06:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Emma If you're happy and you know it clap your hands... Stats Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,702 Thanks Given : 0 Thanks Received : 4 Images: 52	Re: Our 1st Graders To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. I'm sorry the adjustment has been so hard on Carson. I know how tough this can be. I'll say that my experience is that it can take a few weeks at a minimum for some of our kids to adjust. Thomas struggled last year for the 1st 6 weeks, this year is going better but we've had total melt downs too. Since he is in Cub Scouts, he knows a lot of these kids already and that is a huge help. Lauryn has no issues adjusting. She loves school and loves homework. she's strange like that! To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-29-2011, 06:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Koloe Because I said so, that's why! Stats Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,738 Thanks Given : 2 Thanks Received : 8	Re: Our 1st Graders Sorry Carson is having such a difficult time. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. This is Liriel's 2nd year of full time school. We have full day Kindergarten here. She is just fine with it. She loves her after school program. Gets annoyed if I pick her up too soon. Though one of the first days she was worried when I didn't pick her up until late. Last year she was really tired the first month or so, as she got use to going to school all day. Even now - she would rather be home with Mom all day. But if the choice is stay home with Dad or go to school. She chooses school. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last week Tuesday I kept her home because she was running a 99.9 temp and had said she didn't feel good the night before. Around 11am she was trying to convince her father she was well enough to go to school. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. But sense she took a nap on her own accord that afternoon, keeping her home was the right choice that day. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-29-2011, 06:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Terri Loving Life! Stats Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,684 Thanks Given : 0 Thanks Received : 2	Re: Our 1st Graders You ladies have no idea how envious I am... I could only dream of a day when Carson would actual be enthusiastic about going to school. Honestly, I think that one of the biggest problems I face with him is that he's so extremely sensitive and shy. Luckily he does have a couple of close friends - one of them I take to school a few days a week and on those days Carson does great - it's the other days that are rough. It's so good to hear from you girls. I miss our daily chats around here. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.