i would pull the teacher to one side and say look i didnt like the way you spoke to this little girl the other day. just let her know that it upset you. she might not know that she does it.

i might be inclined to not say anything unless i was friends with the child's mother.  my guess is that if the teacher is like this, it will surface very quickly across the board with other children and other parents. over time you'll be able to share notes with the other women on the roster and people will start complaining. if this doesn't happen naturally, it could be either an isolated incident or the other parents aren't going to care about it the same way you do.  i agree though, it's a horrendous thing to witness and i wouldn't like it either.  :(

I have recently written a letter to the Head of Education Dept at the University about the way that the Prep kids (3.5 to 5years) are being treated and the expectations on them to know their letters and be able to write them perfectly and know how to spell and write their own name as well as other words.  It disgusts me the pressure they put on youngsters when they should not be doing it at that age.  Prep (in a school) is all meant to be play-based learning and the real education begins in Grade 1.  Before this they are only supposed to be learning through play.  I would see if it continues and keep an eye on the expectations they are putting on these children, in particular that child, and if needed write a letter to someone regarding it.  By the way, if it was my child I would want to know so I could change which Kindy she attended.

This is a touchy problem thats for sure.  My initial reaction would be to brisstle but after thinking about it I'm thinking the best approach may be a more subtle one rather than confrontation which as Crystal says, may have repercussions on your daughter.

I'm thinking the next time you're Kindy Helper and if you wittness this, as soon as it happens approach the little girl and be overly kind to her and perhaps, make an OBVIOUS attempt to do what the teacher should be doing....you might also give a brief reproachful look at the teacher, that might be all that needs to be done for the teacher to pull her head in and watch herself with ALL the children a bit more.  Is she the only teacher in the room?  Is there a manager or a principle?  I'm not sure if it's a Kindy kindy or a kindy room your talking about, but either way I'd imagine there to be a more senoir person you might end up having a word to if the subtle approach doesn't work.  Should you end up speaking to some one in charge (not the teacher) I would mention your concern as to you worrying about mentioning it n the past becasue of your concern that simular actions may result towards your daughter.  I wouldn't mention it to the little girls mum just yet, see how things go with the subtle reproach etc first.  If she's a bit harried with the other children, she might get into a confrontation that may make matters worse & your name might be inadvertantly thrown into the mix.

eg. "Here, I'll help you with that cutting and pasting ________."  (Look at teacher)  and help the girl out.  Could be as simple as that.

Tricky Question............... If this was me, i would go and talk to the teacher about this situation, mayb after kindy when no-one else is around. She may take it badly but then again she may not even realise its seen to others as she is picking on this child. If i was this childs parents i would certainly wont to know about it. Think of it as if this was your child, "would you like to know what was goin on??"  Good Luck

 Rach

HHMMM  I have to wonder if your interference may have repercussions for your child as well as the child already receiving unfair treatment? I would sit back and watch a bit more first,then if it worsens or is on going perhaps you will need to step in.I feel you will need to tread carefully at any rate.I do think you need to talk to the parent as well out of courtesy.Not an easy situation regards Crystal

I think you need to talk to the teacher about it and let her know how you feel, and that you witnessed this situation.  It doesn't matter the teacher doesn't take it well, you and she are both adults and should protect and nurture all children.  Having witnessed this, it is your responsibility to take action to ensure it stops, if I was the childs mother, I would want to know about it.

The teacher may - or may not be aware that she seems to be treating this child differently, either way, she might improve her manner if she knows she is being watched.