Just looking for other peoples opinions really, and how to get my 6 year old to open up.
DD loved reception. Would happily do her reading at home and never had any issues getting her up on a morning and to school.
Now she’s gone up to year one she’s been refusing to get up on a morning stating she doesn’t want to go to school. At first I put it down to adjusting to a new classroom, teacher etc and thought maybe it would pass.
It hasn’t. But now she tells me that her friend who she’s been very pally with since day 1 of reception doesn’t like her playing with other people and will often tell other children “she’s my friend not yours.” I’ve explained to DD she’s allowed more than one friend, and to play with whoever she wants to play with.
She seems very loyal to her friend. But has mentioned she’ll get upset if said friend tells her she doesn’t want to be friends anymore if she plays with anyone else and will get “angry” and shout. But DD tells me in a way where she thinks this is okay.
I’ve noticed DD gets panicky if I tell her no to taking a toy in her backpack and she tells me she HAS to because this certain friend has TOLD her she HAS too.
Just recently, DD behaviour at home has been terrible which is so out of character. She’s refusing to do homework, reading and is waking up around 3am saying she can’t sleep. I know something is wrong, but she won’t open up and it’s killing me not being able to know what’s going on in her head.
Have discussed with her teacher my concerns.. to which the teacher hasn’t picked up on anything unusual. Saying she’s keen to learn, 1st to put her hand up etc. She’s settled back in to school life well and she’s a delight to teach.
Could I be overthinking this? I know kids will be kids.. But I’m unsure how to go about getting to the bottom of whatever it is I feel could be bothering her.