DD not settling in at school/reception

[snowman1]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone with a bit more experience could help. We moved abroad and my daughter started the equivalent of reception here but she isn't happy. She really doesn't want to go to school and plays up. I have been to see the teacher and you have the opportunity to sit in and observe the class and she seemed fine, I was told she was like that all the time. But at home she complains, cries and is very upset and when I see her in the playground (where they are dropped off in the morning) she is alone.

Previously before we moved, she had settled well in pre-school, had lots of friends, her behaviour was great for a 4 year old and bar the odd tussle, handled friendships well.

She has just one friend here, the only other girl in "reception" but this child's personality is very outgoing, and she plays up in class and is often in trouble. She is really the only kid we have over after school as they are the only other parents I know. My daughter is much more reliant on her than she is on my DD, IYSWIM. I think it's a matter of time before she is "dropped" by this girl. The other girls are older, as they mix reception/year 1 and are a good deal more sophisticated - they have been friends for 2 years so don't really let anyone into their gang. She tried to join in a game this morning in the playground and got hit in the face and she cried her little heart out.

They are really laissez-faire here and don't press anything academic for her this year, we are new to the country so encouraging other friendships is difficult. The structure is very different - most kids are bussed in or daycares drop them off so there are just a tiny handful of parents to talk to from the class. I really don't have the confidence to do any kind of homeschool and being honest with myself I wouldn't have the patience for it. Should I go back to the school and ask again? Should I change ask to change her class? We are likely to move, perhaps I should take the opportunity to change schools for next year - any thoughts? I just feel like with one move, perhaps I will be unsettling her further by changing school.

[ImNameyChangey]

What country is this? Is she dealing with another language?

[overmydeadbody]

It is very unsettling for a child to move to a new country, so many new things and changes to take on, so that probably is part of the issue for your DD.

Is she also having to learn a new language or is she in an English school?

How long ago did yo move there? How long has she been at the school already? I would persevere if it hasn't been long yet, as sometimes it just takes a while to settle somewhere new.

[snowman1]

Hi sorry I missed your replies - no language difference its North America. We have been here a year she started sept. I think it's been unsettling for all of us, we had a kid from her school come round today but it's first of just a few! Thank you for
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