Well first of all, gasp! teachers aren't perfect. I don't think a week goes by that I don't wish I had phrased something a little differently, or just left my mouth shut.

I'd certainly go talk to the teacher and find out what her intention had been. And teachers don't always know everything about every child. There isn't enough time in the day to get to really know every single kid. And, I don't allow a messed up home life to excuse poor behavior, or forgetting your meds, or having too much sugar for breakfast... Of course, I'm working with 10 year olds, not 6 year olds. Ten year olds understand group norms a bit better.

Veronica