When a child acts up at school, it can be very disruptive for both the teacher and the other students. There are many reasons why a child acts up in school, and pinpointing the reason can help resolve the issue. A child may act out at school as a way to get attention or if he is having problems with another student. You should work with the teacher in order to stop him from being disruptive at school.
Step 1
Set up an appointment to discuss the problem with the teacher. A set appointment time gives you the opportunity to talk about the child's issues at length and see exactly what he has been doing in school. You may want to request that you spend a day observing the child in the classroom. During observation, you may discover the root of the problem. For instance, the child may be the target of teasing. In other cases, the child may not interact well with the teacher.
Step 2
Work with the teacher to develop a plan to stop the bad behavior. For instance, if you suspect the child is feeling restless at story time, see if the teacher will allow her to draw during this period.
Step 3
Make time to play with him at home. If the child is acting up as a way to get attention, give him some positive attention by planning some activities to do together. You could take a walk together, challenge him in a board game or ride bikes around the neighborhood.
Step 4
Give the child praise. You should avoid only focusing on the bad behavior at school. Make sure you praise her for her good deeds as well, like excelling on a test.
Step 5
Talk to your pediatrician. If you suspect that the child has a medical or psychological issue that could be causing the bad behavior, talk to your doctor. Children with ADHD can become disruptive at school if symptoms are not controlled.
