Having happily enjoyed preschool and reception at the same school my DD (age 5) is now saying she doesn't like playtimes as she doesn't feel able to join in with the other children. The girls she likes are in a tight knit group and apparently tell her she doesn't play their games right, and she says although she gets on with other children, they only play with her when they don't have a 'better friend' around. We have had lots of children over for playdates and she gets on very well 1:1. She also does a couple of outside activities which are fine-ish. I just feel really upset that she doesn't have a 'best friend' or small group who she feels comfortable with as I think she is starting to lose her self esteem and wonder what is wrong with herself ( nothing- she is pretty, intelligent, funny and kind!- but how can I get the other children to see that?)
I have spoken to the teacher, arranging more playdates and giving DD pep talks! What else can I do??? I hate seeing her revert from happy child into a withdrawn and sad little girl.
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DD (5) feeling left out of cliques at playtime
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nightgardener · 18/01/2012 11:43
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