How to Communicate to a Teacher About Your Toddler Not Wanting to Go to School

Toddlers are a fickle bunch. You might notice yours loves cookies one day and hates them the next. It̵7;s not uncommon for children this age to change their mind faster than you can accommodate their needs, but if your toddler suddenly does not want to attend school anymore, you might find yourself worried. Though most toddlers experience some degree of separation anxiety when they first start school, most adjust quickly. If your toddler seems to be digressing when it comes to school, you need to talk to her teacher.

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      Give your child some time to see if her opinion of going to school changes. According to Kids Health, your child̵7;s desire to go to school can change regularly based on a number of factors, including how she feels, what she has going on in her life and her energy level. Giving her time helps you gauge whether or not she̵7;s only unhappy going one day or she complains about going every day for a period of time. If she continues to complain every day, it̵7;s time to talk to the teacher.

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      Contact your child̵7;s teacher and schedule a face-to-face meeting. According to Kids Health, parent-teacher conferences are a great time for you to open up the lines of communication and discuss your concerns. Additionally, this kind of meeting allows you greater privacy and fewer distractions.

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      Talk to the teacher in a calm and friendly tone. According to Disney Family, teachers often find that parents become defensive and argumentative when they are discussing their concerns about their children and that does not help the communication between you and your toddler̵7;s teacher. You want to inform the teacher that your child no longer likes school and you would like to find out why. Speak to her with that in mind.

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      Be honest with your child̵7;s teacher about her sudden dislike for going to school. Discuss what she said about it. Ask the teacher if she has noticed anything unusual about your child's demeanor when she̵7;s in the classroom. Between the two of you, you have a better chance of figuring out what the issue is. For example, the teacher might have noticed that since the weather became cold and they no longer go outside for recess, she began to feel less interested in going to school or since a friend moved away, she hasn̵7;t been happy in class. Working with the teacher can help you come up with a plan to get your child excited about school again.

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