My daughter turned 4 in August and started reception class last week. She had a great first day and I was feeling really positive about her start to school. However, we went to a birthday party on Saturday and I realised just how young she is compared to her peers. I noticed the birthday girl (who was turning 5) refused to interact with my daughter. When we arrived my daughter was carrying a present and simply said happy birthday, but she screamed no and pushed the present away. I encourage her to play with some of the other girls which she did eventually, but I noticed that some treated her the same way. The birthday girl had no problem playing with other children. I just feel so sorry for her. I'm now worrying what it's like for her in school.
Has anyone had a similar experience? Or is this just the norm for this age? My daughter is quite shy and quiet. I hope I'm just over thinking it.