Broken arm (Yr2)

[Chris Davies]

Hi folks,

My 7 year old (Yr 2) broke her lower arm during the Easter holidays.
Unfortunately it's the arm she would write with.

She had to have an operation (under GA) to wire the bones, and we've
been advised by the hospital not to allow her to run around in the
playground during break times until it's healed (approximately four to
six weeks). The school has agreed that she should stay in during break
times, but can only suggest she reads.

And reads.

And reads.

For four weeks?? She needs a break from studying just as much as
everyone else.

What have others of you done in this situation, please?

Cheers,
Chris

[Amy]

Post by Chris Davies
Hi folks,
My 7 year old (Yr 2) broke her lower arm during the Easter holidays.
Unfortunately it's the arm she would write with.
She had to have an operation (under GA) to wire the bones, and we've
been advised by the hospital not to allow her to run around in the
playground during break times until it's healed (approximately four to
six weeks). The school has agreed that she should stay in during break
times, but can only suggest she reads.
And reads.
And reads.
For four weeks?? She needs a break from studying just as much as
everyone else.
What have others of you done in this situation, please?

I have never been in this situation myself, but I also have a Y2 child. I
would have thought the school could show a bit more imagination! Can she
still use a computer? Invite a friend to stay in with her and chat? Be the
messenger for the school secretary? Help look after any children in the
sick room? Bring in something from home that she *can* do and enjoys doing?
Play board games with a friend, dinner lady or another child who needs to
stay in for any reason? Help look after the school pet? She may not be
allowed to run around at breaktime, but is that any reason for her to stay
in on a nice day? Presumably she could still sit on the benches with her
friends...

I would imagine she will very soon learn how to manage with her non-writing
hand, and six weeks will probably pass more quickly than you expect.

Good luck!

Amy

[Mary Ann]

Post by Chris Davies
Hi folks,
My 7 year old (Yr 2) broke her lower arm during the Easter holidays.
Unfortunately it's the arm she would write with.

:-(
Poor thing.

Post by Chris Davies
She had to have an operation (under GA) to wire the bones, and we've
been advised by the hospital not to allow her to run around in the
playground during break times until it's healed (approximately four to
six weeks). The school has agreed that she should stay in during break
times, but can only suggest she reads.
And reads.
And reads.
For four weeks?? She needs a break from studying just as much as
everyone else.
What have others of you done in this situation, please?
Cheers,
Chris

I've never been in the situation, but it sounds like the school simply
reassured you that they will not let her run around rather than
consider what else she would do. I am sure a trip to talk to the class
teacher or head will resolve the situation. She needs some fresh air
and exercise as much as anyone. There are LOTS of things she can do
outside with her friends. A child who was permanently disabled would
be encouraged to do as much as possible within the limits of their
disability. How about suggesting she have a walking buddy each
playtime and that they have a mini project to do e.g counting how many
children have blue coats or how many different games are being played
or looking for leaves or bugs.

Mary Ann

[Welches]

Post by Chris Davies
Hi folks,
My 7 year old (Yr 2) broke her lower arm during the Easter holidays.
Unfortunately it's the arm she would write with.
She had to have an operation (under GA) to wire the bones, and we've
been advised by the hospital not to allow her to run around in the
playground during break times until it's healed (approximately four to
six weeks). The school has agreed that she should stay in during break
times, but can only suggest she reads.
And reads.
And reads.
For four weeks?? She needs a break from studying just as much as
everyone else.
What have others of you done in this situation, please?

At #1's school if they're not going out then they can choose another child
in their class (difficult for #1 as all her best friends are in the parallel
class) to stay in. They go to the library and can choose to read or take
something like a box of lego to play with.
Debbie

[Chris Davies]

Post by Chris Davies
My 7 year old (Yr 2) broke her lower arm during the Easter holidays.
Unfortunately it's the arm she would write with.

Thanks for your comments, all.

Regards,
Chris