Advice needed on socially unconfident reception aged dd

[goldlion]

My dd started school this year and is just 5.
She's doing v well academically but the teacher said at the parents evening that she lacks confidence socially ie will watch other children but not have confidence to approach them

This was the case at preschool too but I didn't worry too much as she was happy. She's happy at school too but rarely tells me anything.

Is anyone else experiencing the same or have people got older children that were like this?

She's the oldest of 3 and has formed very good friendships out of school and she's extremely close to her cousins. Her 5 year old cousin is her bff but they're at different schools.

Please help! Any tips to help her gain confidence? It may sound silly but I'm so worried about this ; I hate the thought of her being lonely or left out at school

What did the school suggest?
Could they buddy her up with someone?
Rainbows or beavers?
Invite a friend over?
Start an activity like a swimming class?

Can you invite a few different children home for tea? I asked the teacher which children DD did get on with and she was able to suggest a few....if you don't do pick up then give the teacher a note for the child's book bag.

Simple "Hi this is Mini-Lion's Mum and Mini would love it if Anne could come for tea and a play after school one day next week? Here's my number...if you can text me then maybe we can arrange it."

It really helped my DD settle because seeing other children in her own home, somehow helped her to settle in more.