Apparently we’re starting off five-and-a-half with a bang. Ro and Ree both got in trouble over and over at school yesterday. The little delinquents had to miss recess, then had to miss free choice, then apparently continued to have enough problems that their teacher left her line of kids at dismissal and came over to talk to me about the day. Lovely. The only saving grace was that she said it was very unlike them and very unusual. Whew!
I separated the girls as soon as we got home and had long talks with both of them to get the full stories (TubaDad says I’m using police interrogation techniques, but hey it works). There were many tears and much wailing (primarily bemoaning the indignity of missing recess and free choice as far as I could tell). After we had finished talking about good behavior, I told the girls to grab some paper and write apology notes to their sainted teacher. They were still in separate rooms, and I told them to write what they were sorry for, what they could do better, and something nice about their teacher.
The notes just KILL me (especially where Ree wrote that she “might” behave way better.) Bwah ha!
Hope the notes make Mrs. T. smile. And I’m thinking a box of really nice chocolate wouldn’t hurt either.
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GREAT IDEA
ReplyDeleteEcho the sentiment of Mer.
ReplyDeleteI think teachers appreciate this since it shows that you, the parent, at least care about what happens at school.
ReplyDeleteLove the letters! Yesterday, Sara handed me a sticky note that read, "Kelly won do hr wrk." Kelly won't do her work. She made Sara pick up the entire playroom! Great use of words Sara!
ReplyDeleteEvery kid has a bad day, and 5.5 is such a tumultuous time developmentally. I think Sara is through it, and I can't believe how much easier she is becoming. Good luck!
The chocolate is good, but it won't be sweeter than those notes. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE TubaDad's comparison. Too funny!
Great parenting...especially the interrogation technique. There's nothing better than making them write a note. I think the lesson is absorbed better that way!
ReplyDeleteomg I just love those. I can't believe how well they write for only 5.5!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Mama! Too many parents brush this stuff off and the kiddos don't learn.
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet apology letters! I'm sure they will be appreciated as will the chocolates!
Awesome letters for kindergarteners! Very advanced and impressive - and the decorations are lovely signatures.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, so sweet, I'm sure their K teacher will melt. <3
ReplyDeleteThose notes were SO precious I have tears in my eyes!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are teaching the girls to write letters! I love receiving handwritten thank you notes from my grandkids for gifts they receive! I remember thanking the principal of our high school when our son got in trouble for being late to school. He couldn't believe it--apparently I was the only parent who didn't criticize him! Kids need to learn young! You guys are doing a wonderful job of parenting! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteGrandma to 5 (2 from China).
Oh these girls are such characters!The letters are so sweet, they are doing really well with printing and sounding out!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that SLAYS me! Their teacher has a heart of stone if she's not tickled to death by the insane cuteness of those adorable notes!
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PS: I'm glad your kids are naughty because it makes me feel better about my own naughty kids. Does that make me a bad person?
Such sweet notes and my gosh, beautiful handwriting.
ReplyDeletethose are priceless!!!!!!!!! and you're not alone-- we have ALL been there-- face burning fun! hopefully you can get those notes back and keep them for posterity!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG, those are hysterical (in a very cute and responsible-thing-to-do way). I really applaud your parenting technique handling this one. Too many parents don't address bad behavior, which I see every week with one other 4-year old in my daughter's preschool class. It's so disruptive to the other kids ... so A+ to you today, M3!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure the teacher will appreciate it, too.
I happen to know two little girls who had to write a kindergarten apology note too. I love the "might." Cracks me up.
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The notes first, definitely. OMG Ro and Ree are SO cute and thoughtful. I do not think chocolate is needed since the teacher will need an insulin shot after reading such sweetness. But if you are determined to provide chocolate make sure to treat yourself as well. You have obviously instilled solid values in your girls and it shows. Just the fact that you required them to apologize speaks volumes. Most parents choose to attack the teacher, but although you love your girls dearly, you are realistic about their occasional flaws.
ReplyDeleteKudos to Ree about not making promises she can’t keep. I loved that she wrote might instead of will. Kids are honest, she is going to try, and that is a heck of a lot coming from a five and a half year old. While you are purchasing chocolate add some wine for yourself for handling the situation so well.
Congrats on the divide and conquer interrogation technique.
So sweet! Those notes are terrific!!
ReplyDeleteJust curious why you covered the girl's first names?
ReplyDeleteAm just now reading this and dying from the cuteness. And also happy that you are SUCH a good mom to teach them responsibility!
ReplyDelete-AmyY.