At my son's school, they call art, music, gym, etc. "specials". A few days ago, I saw one of my son's teacher's and I asked him how SJ was doing in his class. He told me that SJ was being a little agitated in class and didn't want to listen to him. I told him that I would talk to him and hopefully things would improve at his next class.
When I pick up SJ at the end of each day, I usually ask him how his day was. On that day, I told him I had a conversation with one of his "special" teachers. I asked him why he was being difficult in that class. "I don't like sitting next to girls," said SJ. "I know you don't like sitting next to girls, but you have to sit where your teacher tells you to sit. The teacher is in charge not you," I sternly told him.
After we arrived home, I told my husband what the teacher had said. He reinforced what I had told SJ. We decided that if we get a bad report next week from this teacher he will lose his IPod for two days. "What? That is not fair," cried SJ. "Well, that is what is going to happen," we told him.
I saw his teacher the next day. I told him that we had a talk with SJ and he is aware of the consequence that he will receive if he misbehaves. I told him to feel free to remind SJ that he will lose the IPod for two days and SJ knows that I see all of his teachers daily. I also told him that SJ said he doesn't like sitting next to girls. I asked if he switches their seats (some teachers do this monthly). He said he doesn't, but maybe he would try switching his seat. Whether the teacher switches the seat or not is up to him. I just wanted to mention that SJ had said that to us.
I believe the simple fact that SJ now knows we are aware of his misbehavior and what his consequence will be if it continues is enough to curb his trouble with specials.
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