I had trouble adjusting to school, as the Conference Summary Sheet below shows.
Richard had a difficult time adjusting to the school situation. He was very withdrawn. His first acts of joining in were aggressive in nature (hitting, bumping, etc.) He now takes part in most all activities. He prefers independent activities rather than group work. He has just recently chosen painting. His small muscle development is slow - I feel this is because he hasn’t chosen to do much small muscle work (colors, cutting.) This might be encouraged at home. He does well in oral readiness - Richard never takes part in musical activities. I’m sure he has learned the songs etc. He also needs encouragement to join us at game time.
My kindergarten report card, below, reinforces many of the comments made by my teacher. I was totally uninterested in singing and dancing (I still am), and couldn’t be lured or forced into these activities.
| Name: | Richard Lowe | |
| Teacher: | Richardson | |
| School: | Cypress | |
| Year: | 1966 | |
| I play well with others and am a good sport | Needs improvement | |
| I accept and respect authority | Satisfactory | |
| I am courteous and considerate of others | Satisfactory | |
| I respect the rights and property of others | Satisfactory | |
| I am dependable | Satisfactory | |
| I take part in informal conversation | Needs improvement | |
| I obey school rules | Satisfactory | |
| I listen while others speak | Satisfactory | |
| I enjoy work or play | Satisfactory | |
| I know my whole name, address and telephone number | Satisfactory | |
| I accept constructive criticism | Satisfactory | |
| I claim only my share of attention | Satisfactory | |
| I listen to directions | Satisfactory | |
| I follow directions | Satisfactory | |
| I make good use of time | Satisfactory | |
| I work without disturbing others | Satisfactory | |
| I think for myself and solve my own problems | Satisfactory | |
| I do work carefully and neatly | Satisfactory | |
| I take good care of materials and other property | Satisfactory | |
| I follow safety rules | Satisfactory | |
| I use my handkerchief properly | Satisfactory | |
| I keep materials out of my mouth | Satisfactory | |
| I keep reasonably neat and clean | Satisfactory | |
| I rest quietly | Satisfactory | |
| I take part in all musical activities | Needs improvement | |
| I enjoy singing | Needs improvement | |
| I use art materials correctly | Satisfactory | |
| I am developing artistic expression | Satisfactory | |
| I have good posture | Satisfactory | |
| I respond top rhythms | Needs improvement | |
| I can print my name | Satisfactory | |
| I can successfully follow three verbal directions | Satisfactory | |
| I enjoy books, stories and poems | Satisfactory | |
| I can tell a story in proper sequence | Satisfactory | |
| I can relate my experience to the group | Needs improvement | |
| I use complete sentences | Satisfactory | |
| I can see likenesses and differences in objects, pictures and letters | Satisfactory | |
| I can hear likenesses and differences in sound | Satisfactory | |
| I speak clearly and accurately in a pleasant voice | Satisfactory | |
| I can count objects | Satisfactory | |
| I am curious about and interested in the world in which I live | Satisfactory | |
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Teachers Comment: Richard is not as aggressive - he is beginning to enjoy the other children. |
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Teachers Signature: G. L. Richardson |
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