Teacher Conference

We had our first teacher conference and I was really interested in what Ms Mitchell had to say.  So far, Collin came home regularly with a sticker in his folder for the day meaning that he was good that day.  I honestly was surprised to see this because I know he loves to talk and distract others.

She said that Collin is a pleasure to have in class.  His sweet smile brings her joy. 

Strengths:

• Responsible
• Good friend to others
• Kind, caring
• Participates in group discussions
• Does his personal best on assignments
• Reading and writing are coming along nicely 
• Helpful
• Cute Sense of Humor

Areas of Concern:  (here is what I was waiting for)

• Collin can "push the limits" and be a bit disrespectful at times.  I am trying hard to find a happy balance with him
• Collin is working on controlling his talking during learning time

We asked why Collin was getting stickers if she had these comments. Maybe he only did this once or twice a week?  She said it was fairly regular.  She gives him three chances to behave.  If he needs more, then that's when he does not get a sticker.  We asked her to not give him a chance and take away his sticker if he is doing these things, especially talking back to her and being disrespectful. 

We talked this later when we got home with Collin and he was not happy.  He knew that we were not either.  We explained that he could not play when he got home if he di dnot get a sticker for the day. 

The next two days were good.  However, he did not get a sticker the next day for pushing.  We kept our promise and did not let him play when he got home.  He was better the rest of th ewe