Spirited kids have a hard time stopping what they are doing and need to be alerted in advance of a transition. A high-energy child may need to move around before he can sit down and concentrate. Many teachers understand this, and incorporate movement into their classroom activities. Some clever teachers will use the high-energy child as the class messenger, even inventing errands to give the child the chance to move. This is important, because spirited kids burn with such intensity that by late morning they are often hungry and tired, making them unable to cope with lessons.
Spirited kids love predictability.
Knowing what is going to happen during the day can give them a sense of security. Finally, if you have a spirited child, don t be shy about letting the teacher and the school know it. Take Raising Your Spirited Child to school and show it to the teacher. Highlight the traits your child has and emphasize the positive aspects as well as the ones which may hamper learning. Share your own insights about managing your child s traits.