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To worry about my 4 year old not being included

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Seaglass87 · 16/11/2023 09:56

So I will preface this with the fact I'm pregnant and in first trimester and highly emotional right now.
My DD is 4 and in her first year of school. We've had parents evening and teacher says she's happy and making friends.
However at drop off I've noticed the children playing in 2s or groups and every time my little girl tries to join in they either stare at her blankly or run away from her. This is especially obvious when she tries to play with any of the girls. Cue my little girl going from group to group trying to get someone to play with her. She seems oblivious but it breaks my heart and makes me worry for the future.
I know 4 year olds are 4 and aren't being intentionally malicious but I do worry she isn't fitting in.
Am I overthinking this?

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Seaglass87 · 16/11/2023 09:58

I will add that my DD has had playdates with children and seems to play very nicely with others. She shares well and takes turns (at a developmentally appropriately level). So I

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KitKatrunchie · 16/11/2023 10:01

I completely get your worries. My dd has had this over the years, she had really tough primary years at times but it shapes them, your job is to make her feel loved and valued give her confidence and the knock backs will shape her into who she needs to be.

My dd is now 12 has loads of friend groups and my problem is that she’s always being invited everywhere! the tough times actually made her resilient, and learn about her sociability xx

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