My son is in his second week at reception. Previously he was at a private nursery (due to our working hours) and a couple of girls have gone up with him, but no one else he knows. His best mates have gone to other local schools. The boys in the class are largely from the school's own nursery, with two others that already knew each other.
My son's quite shy naturally and summer-born if that makes a difference. He is okay on the walk to school but bursts into tears in the classroom. I leave pretty quick and apparently he takes ten mins to settle or so. None of the other kids are upset. He's happy at pick-up but has mentioned a few times that he 'doesn't have any friends'.
How long does it take to make friendship groups? I'm really gutted for him.
The teacher was trying to pair him up with some boys but it hasn't worked out. I gather he's now hanging around more with the girls which is fine, but I know from what he's said before that he's already at that 'girls play with girls, boys play with boys' stage (not encouraged by us but hey ho).
He's going to be with these kids for at least seven years. Does it just take a while for them to find out what their common interests are etc? What if the others are all the rough and tumble type and mine is the only one who would rather be playing superheroes or talking about Lego?
I know these are semi-ridiculous pfb concerns but I feel so sad for him. He's a lovely boy and has had really close friendships before. I can't bear to think of him being shut out.