Ms L, Ellis' class teacher at school usually gives me an update on the day's activities when I pick her up in the afternoons. Typically, this consists of, Oh Ellis really enjoyed art and craft today! Or, she had a great time in the playground!
But one day:
Ms L: Today, Ellis and N were playing with the toy blocks, and N took her toy block. And Ellis did this (hand grabbing at face motion) to him.
Me: Oh dear.
Ms L: But when we told her to say "Sorry", she did.
And one week later:
Me: Oh no!
Ms L: Yes, she walked past A (who was seated) and suddenly reached out and grabbed his hair. A was so startled, he screamed.
Me: (speechless)
Ms L (trying to soften the blow): You know how A's hair is really curly? I think maybe she was curious about it so she pulled it.
Me: Oh dear, that's no good. But it's happened before, right? The other kids do such things too, right?
Ms L: Errrrm....actually no, not really.....
Me: ......(oops)
* The Thinking Chair refers to the little red wooden chair at one corner of the classroom where the kids are sent to after something like the above happens. Ellis is obviously familiar with the piece of furniture. I'm so not prepared for this. Have ordered a bunch of parenting books off Amazon.
2 comments:
sigh. anne's already doing this. and she's just seventeen months old.
Don't fret, Ollie was the first tod in his class to be sent to the thinking chair when he was nineteen months old. His offence was pushing a boy whom he wanted to play with. The teachers thought Ollie just wanted his attention. It happened a few more times till the message that he was not to push finally sank in :)
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