Comments on: As A Parent With A Child Going Into Kindergarten, What Would You Like To See From Your Kindergarten Teacher?

By: zablackw

zablackw — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:43:07 +0000

Probably the type of acedemic’s they would be learning, How much were students from the past able to learn and gain. What time is drop off and pick up. A list of the other students names and parents names. Also first aid is a really big must i think.

By: favorite

favorite — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:21:32 +0000

My son went to kindergarten last year.
At this school you had to bring your own snack and juice and milk was not included, and if you for got to pack a snack your kid had to set there and watch the other kids eat. I believe that is not the way the teacher should have dealt with it. They should have crackers or something to give kids who forget to bring anything.

By: metanoia

metanoia — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:26:16 +0000

My daughter is actually starting kindergarten in a few weeks, and as a newly divorced dad who wants to remain involved, I would love to be included in any communication that comes from school, and know how dads can participate in thier children’s educations. Also, activities that help children think about tolerance and manners, truth and lying, and how to talk about things that scare them or make them feel sad.

By: 3J&2A

3J&2A — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:39:10 +0000

One thing that I loved about my son’s kindergarten teacher were the weekly newsletters she sent out every friday that told us about what they did that week and what they would be learning the next week. She was also very good at keeping up good communication with me about my son. She would e-mail me any time of the day to ask a question or to warn me about something my son might have gotten into trouble for. My son was not very honest that year and so when he got home and told me his story about how it wasn’t his fault he got into trouble i would e-mail his teacher and she would e-mail right back the story of what happened. I loved how concerned she was for my son and wanting to help me with him any way she could think of. To me that is a great teacher. I know first hand how frustrating it can be to have a child in your class that can’t ever seem to follow the rules and she just poured out so much love and concern for every child that had a hard time. She was also very structured and stuck with the rules and consequences fairly. She didn’t put up with anything which really helped my son. So to sum it up, a great teacher is one that communicates well, either with e-mail or phone calls home, and one that shows love and concern to every child whether compliant or strong-willed, or just unruly. And one that can teach their class all they need to know on their level so they can be ready for first grade. Now my 2nd son will be entering kindergarten and he is more compliant but also kind of shy. He needs a teacher that will get down to his level and make him feel welcome and can make school fun so he won’t hate it. Hope I could help. Good Luck!!!

By: Patsy A

Patsy A — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:48:57 +0000

This is a childs introduction to school, where he will either be stuck or enjoying himself for the next 12 years. I would want the program to be fun, not emphasizing scholastics as much as getting used to the classroom setting.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:32:29 +0000

I am not a parent yet, but my friends little girl whom I love and adore is starting kindergarten, as is a chikd I am going to start being a Nanny to; and I would love to see that the teachers empithize RESPECT FOR OTHERS. I would want the teacher to have specific guildlines and appropriate punishments for any child who is hurtful to another. If taught to respect their fellow classmate’s feelings at an early age they will grow up to be repsectful adults.

By: Anna K

Anna K — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 09:15:02 +0000

My child is going into kindergarten this year. When we went for the orientation, the one thing I liked about the teacher was the way she had the room set up. She had different stations(coloring, sorting shapes, snack time, etc.), and the kids would rotate. It seems like it would be fun for the kids, and easier for the teacher to keep an eye on them all. The other thing was the teacher had a calendar that she handed out to each parent. For that month, it basically had the objectives the children would be learning, as well as what was for snack, etc. It really eased my mind knowing what my child would be doing that day. The calendar also had “discussion questions” for each week. They were basically a list of 3-5 questions about what they learned that week, just to test their progress and see how well the teacher was doing.

By: Yee Haw

Yee Haw — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:36:10 +0000

No respect of person, and lots of patience. Throw in a little love, as much as a teacher probably can. Many do not get enough at home.
You will never be forgotten. I’m 43 and I still remember mine. She was very old and full of love. You never forget love, even if it is just the way you speak it.

By: Heather L

Heather L — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 03:27:48 +0000

My daughter started kindergarten last week. So far, I would like a slightly longer rest period. I know that she is in school now, not preschool, but I think it is very hard for a 5 year old to not nap at all. We get a daily sheet from the teacher telling us what kind of day she had, and a parent hass to sign it, I like this very much. I’m sure that I will have things as the school years wears on.

By: wondermo

wondermo — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:17:24 +0000

I like to see organization. I like it when they have a plan or answers to my questions or can call someone and find out. I like the room to be colorful and interesting. The teacher must look nice and neat and act like they actually like children. I think especially a kindergarten teacher must have empathy and patience but also have very good boundaries and structure.