What Do Kids Mean When They Say They’re Bored at School?

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What Do Kids Mean When They Say They’re Bored at School? - Greater Good Magazine

Boredom can be a temporary emotion or a sign of a deeper issue, says a school psychologist.

I loved school so much when I was little, I played “school” on the weekends.

In my elementary school days, I’d set up my teddy bears, Grizzle and Grizzlette, and teach them how to read. I’d make up math tests for the My Little Ponies and quiz them with flashcards. When friends came over, we’d write stories and take turns being the teacher, grading them.

In my naïve mind, I thought all students loved learning as much as I did.

It wasn’t until middle school that I realized that there were a large group of my peers who thought school was “boring,” and they couldn’t wait for it to be over.
 
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