My daughter had some initial separation anxiety when starting preschool (aged 2 and now 3) last year. Once we got over that I thought she seemed relatively happy at the end of the day and it’s a lovely setting. We’re at the end of the academic year now and she’s still pretty miserable about going there, even though once leaving she’s really happy to see me. I’m concerned that she’s either not getting on with the group of children or is finding the setting too busy and maybe a bit too loud/chaotic at times. She goes to a childminder twice a week and pre school twice a week. For the childminder days she’s absolutely buzzing and can’t wait to get in and play. But we’ve just not reached the same with pre school. Seems more resigned to it now.
Anyone had this? I’m wanting some ways on how I can help my child navigate this so that she starts to have some positive associations with larger child groups (particularly as she’ll start school in a year). I think these negative associations can perpetuate a bit for future and I want to help her navigate now. Maybe some minor adjustments at pre school by speaking to the teachers? I don’t know. Help please! :)