Could I get some advice please

My 2nd grader has been displaying signs of anxiety where he says he has a stomach ache, headache or nausea in the hopes of not being sent to school. This is very out of character for him. He has never ever displayed any anxiety about school.
I was finally able to get it out of him that he has had some trouble with finishing school work on time in class. The teacher has pointed it out several times in front of the class. Then yesterday she told him "I don't know where you go" because he didn't finish. His friends are now saying look he hasn't finished. He feels embarrassed and is getting anxious about doing the work & not finishing on time.

My son is quiet but has many friends.hes just not that in your face kid. Its not about the work being too hard. He's very intelligent and aware. I know he's embarrassed.. I feel like hes being ridiculed.

Am I being too sensitive? Couldn't the teacher have handled it differently by maybe asking him if he needs help understanding something? Not just pointing out his flaw.

Any advice is welcomed. Im just so upset for him. TIA.

Re: Could I get some advice please

You are not being too sensitive. Your sons feelings sound totally validated. I would call the teacher first thing tomorrow, or send in a note to ask her to call as soon as possible, and let her know it is very important.

I'm sorry your son is dealing with this. How awful :(

Re: Could I get some advice please

In this case, I'd like to think that the teacher was not ridiculing your son for not being able to finish his assignment on time. So, I'm thinking, is it possible that your son was fooling around while he was supposed to be working? Some of my students goof around too much and end up not completing their work. If I noticed that they are running behind schedule as they are working, I will address them to give a warming that they will not be able to finish if they are playing around. Sure enough, some kids don't complete assignments on time.

Maybe you can ask your son why he did not finish. I would also ask the teacher about what happened. Nevertheless, I hope your son is able to feel comfortable in school again.