Making friends

[flowerpower21]

Are there any classes or groups to help children make friends rather than just playgroups where lots of the children attend with their own friends? My daughter was very isolated during lockdown and I want to help her become more confident making friends at school.

Thank you

How old is she?

4 started reception

thank you

Have school suggested she's struggling to make friends? If she's in reception she's around a group of peers 30 hours a week so that's def the pace to start. Have you spoke to her teachers?

My daughter is asking other children to play and they are saying no, the constant rejection is making her sad. I wanted to help her with interactions to build her confidence because she has been very isolated during covid and it is her first time away from me.

What have school said? They should be helping at this age to make sure no one is left out.

You could find her a hobby activity - dance or drama etc or rainbows / brownies?

Sometimes it's best not to actually ask to play and just join in. I remember that from when my ds wanted to join in playing football,if he asked the answer was no (little gits!) but he figured out if he just joined in with a kick about he was fine. Then he figures out he couldn't stand footie after all

Can she have a friend home back for tea?

Talk to her teacher and see if there's a problem because she getting loads of interaction at school.

Thank you so much for your responses. I have been working through your suggestions.

1. I have set a meeting with the teacher.
2. Looking into joining a club in our area
3. Told dd to try and join in and not ask to play

4.will try and get a play date organised once i have spoken to.the teacher

She seems very stressed and perhaps that is also why she has not made friends yet.

Thanks