Kindergarten children often have feelings they want to act out, such as anger about something occurring at home. Acting out is a way for the child to release the negative feelings. Sometimes, there is something the child does not like about her kindergarten class. For example, the child may not like how another child talks to her, leading to her behaving in a negative way.
Children all have different learning styles. For example, some children learn better by being told what to do, while others prefer activities that let them move around. Some teachers only use teaching methods that involve one type of activity, which can make it more difficult for the child to learn. As the child feels more frustrated, he may act out as a result. In addition, some students who struggle in school believe the teacher does not like them, which leads to the student giving up. Some students find lessons taught in class to be difficult. Parents can work with their children one-on-one to develop a better understanding of the class material.
Boys have a tendency to engage in more aggression than girls do. Otherwise, there are few differences in behavior between boys and girls. Also, children are most likely to misbehave during the mid-morning. Schools can try to adjust activities throughout the day, giving children fun activities during moments in the day when kids are most likely to become bored.
Some children have a hard time adjusting to the regimentation of kindergarten classrooms, where children are expected to behave in certain ways and where activities are structured. Some children may prefer more freedom, or may be accustomed to choosing their activities when they are at home. In addition, children are forced to engage in activities they do not desire to do and they may not be used to their desires having no impact on what the teacher has them do.
Children may not receive enough attention at home. Teachers are limited in how much attention they can give each child, so the child may discover that he receives more attention when he misbehaves. Children may also act out to get attention from other children, especially when the teacher tries to ignore bad behavior.