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I have a 5 year old she is in kindergarten my only child, she is out of control I don't no what to do I tried everything. We can't go anywhere with out her screaming,crying, yelling, running around, she just don't want to listen to me or my husband. We never hit her we tried taking things away she loves more we tried timeout nothing seems to work. When its time to do homework it takes 45 minutes she won't sit n do it I font no wit to do please help. I love her so much she is my life IMA keep trying
I have a 5 year old she is in kindergarten my only child, she is out of control I don't no what to do I tried everything. We can't go anywhere with out her screaming,crying, yelling, running around, she just don't want to listen to me or my husband. We never hit her we tried taking things away she loves more we tried timeout nothing seems to work. When its time to do homework it takes 45 minutes she won't sit n do it I font no wit to do please help. I love her so much she is my life IMA keep trying
This is an old thread, but you are posting a new question, so I will answer. You may want to start a new thread and give more information.
Five can be a tough age, but she should not be *always* crying, screaming, yelling and running around. How is her life in general. Did she go to preschool or daycare prior to kindergarten? Was she always like this or is it new since she started kindergarten?
How much outdoor playtime does she get? School often means only a little bit - PE and a short recess. Can you get her out to run around at the playground after school before you try the homework.
How much homework is she getting? At this age, it should not take that much time to do it. Is she having to write sentences? Does she have problems with writing? Is she doing some math problems? Are they difficult for her? If so, perhaps manipulatives (buttons, coins, etc.) will help her to do them or drawing a picture.
Is it possible that she needs an evaluation for learning disabilities? If so, write a letter to your school requesting a full evaluation. They have 60 days to get it done and come back to you with recommendations that can help her.
What do her teachers say? Is her behavior good at school and not so good at home? If so, consider that she is holding it together at school and then breaking down from the stress.
I never had a problem sending a note to the teachers in the early grades, letting them know the homework was too much. 45 minutes is way too long for a 5 yr old.
Don't take her anywhere then..tell her if she can't be quiet you'll just not go at all...Is the homework supposed to take about 45 mins?..is it easy for her?..Personally I don't agree with giving homework to a five year old...but cleaning their room wouldn't hurt...does she do any chores, or help you at home at all? Sometimes helping around the home can make a lil person feel pretty special..."She is my life" you say...that sounds pretty special..does she do anything for you so that she has reason to feel so special?
If I understand correctly, the homework takes 45 minutes because she won't sit and do it. There isn't really enough info in the post to give good advice. She could have ADHD or something, or it could be a lack of discipline. Have her do 5-10 minutes of homework then take a break. Then do 5-10 more minutes.
I have a 5 year old she is in kindergarten my only child, she is out of control I don't no what to do I tried everything. We can't go anywhere with out her screaming,crying, yelling, running around, she just don't want to listen to me or my husband. We never hit her we tried taking things away she loves more we tried timeout nothing seems to work. When its time to do homework it takes 45 minutes she won't sit n do it I font no wit to do please help. I love her so much she is my life IMA keep trying
You have to ask yourself some hard questions...
First off, Is there a medical/emotional issue you need to address with your pediatrician?
If not, then the next question is - are you VERY consistent with her in all things? Does she go to bed at an appropriate time every night? Does she see you and her father yelling or fighting? Is she seeing more than 2 hours or tv a day? Is she being exposed to too much adult content by being around when you are either watching tv or listening to other media?
Have you explained to her by getting down to her level and speaking in a very calm voice what behavior is expected or her?
Does she eat a good diet with little to no fast food?
Do you limit her processed sweet snack foods?
This should get you started on trying to pinpoint the exact cause of her behavior. Good luck.
The only homework a five year old should have should be to have a storybook time. That's all that ours were required until about 3rd grade.
They're in school 6-7 hours a day as it is. Enough is enough.
The other issues are behavioral and need discipline and consistency.
I wouldn't take her anywhere. But it wouldn't stop me. Get a sitter. Eventually she will want to go and you explain why you haven't been taking her.
As far as discipline goes for a kid that age, they love to please you. Pay attention to good behavior. Reward that. It goes farther than simply punishing bad behavior.
Sometimes rewards work well for homework. Get some pretty beads and some bracelet string (the stretchy kind). Tell her after she finishes her homework she can have five beads to put on the string. When it is long enough, you will tie the end and she can wear it, and she can start working on aonther bracelet, or even a necklace.
That worked really well for my oldest at that age.
She might need a nap when she gets home from school. Full-day kindergarten is a long day for a little kid, and some of them just need an hour or so to rest when they get home, before they have to do schoolwork.
I have a 5 year old she is in kindergarten my only child, she is out of control I don't no what to do I tried everything. We can't go anywhere with out her screaming,crying, yelling, running around, she just don't want to listen to me or my husband. We never hit her we tried taking things away she loves more we tried timeout nothing seems to work. When its time to do homework it takes 45 minutes she won't sit n do it I font no wit to do please help. I love her so much she is my life IMA keep trying
Does she "scream, cry, yell, run around" at school and "not listen" to the kindergarten teacher?
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