Clubs for 6yr old boy not sport

[Campbellk]

Hi,

I have 2 boys.

My oldest is sport crazy he does every sport going. Football, rugby, swimming etc

My youngest is struggling he has tried them all plus dance. He doesn't enjoy them. We keep swimming and rugby up though as we go as a family.

At school I think he is quite lonely. I have asked his teacher to encourage friendships and had one friend over for a play date.
He has started not being invited to party's now.
My husband and I are trying to think of ways to help him make friends outside of school.
He is a happy little boy. He gets on well with his brother. He doesn't really have any interests, he is just easy going.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Beavers is good...very team orientated and fun with games and crafts...what makes you say he's lonely though? He's only 6 and many children...especially boys, take a while to get socially skilled enough to forge strong friendships.

When I ask him who he has played with. He will only say one name or 'I cant remember'.

I can only compare him to his brother and they are completely different children.

He goes into school very happy and walks around the house singing.

Do you think I am over reacting and I should just see how things go?

If he goes round the house singing, how about choir or drama?

Swimming and rugby are probably enough for a 6yo. Does school offer any after school clubs?

"Can't remember" is completely normal OP...as is one name.

I do think it sounds like you're overreacting. When you say he's started not being invited to party's now how many exactly?

I got him to do football after school but he wasn't enjoying it. He did give it a good go.
Looked into cubs, its a years waiting list.
I will see if there are any choirs or drama clubs, thank you 😊

There have been at least 3 in the last month that I have been aware of that the majority of his class have been invited to. When he has asked me about it, I have said to him that sometimes not all children get invited to every party, which is completely understandable. I have explained to him there will be others he will go to.

I know it is a bit sport-orientated but how about a martial art? My DS(4) goes to one which is a blend of MA with a kickboxing focus and it is very much about learning techniques rather than running around exercising madly.

Perhaps also speak to his teacher about how he is getting on socially at school.

Thank you I will check these out in our area.
I will have a chat with his teacher too ☺️

I agree ju jitsu is another good example