Reception new started really upset at home, fine at school

[Rolypolybabies]

My daughter went to preschool since 3 9-3pm , 5 days a week. We assumed she would just transition to school easily and seemed excited.
At school she has been doing mornings only, soon to start all day and the school say she has settled really well, no issues.

At home though, she cries, begs to stay at home, wakes up in the night crying about it. Her behaviour towards her little sister is rough, impatient and aggressive. She gets a lot of one on one time away from her sister and we have grandparents and a nanny doing childcare. She seems happy everywhere, except at home. I'm at a loss of what to do or say. I tried to discuss with her teacher but she was certain it was just being overwhelmed and tired. Which I would assume is probably true to a degree.

Any pearls of wisdom? Thanks.

Does she say why she wants to stay at home? She could just be tired and overwhelmed, it is a big step. Or she could be jealous of little sister being at home/going to nursery, if she is settling once she is at school it is unlikely to be anything worse than that. Unfortunately its not uncommon for reception children to get overly emotional and sometimes they will bottle it up for at home, where they are safe and secure and feel they can let it all out, if she's not full time yet I'd give it a few more weeks before you start worrying too much, school is different to preschool and it is a big step even for children that are used to the hours. In the meantime lots of love and reassurance, for her and for little sister.

Thanks so much for replying. I know you are more than likely right, but for some reason it has upset me so much. I'm just so used to her being easy to transition etc.

All she says is she doesn't want to go. She appears to have made friends, has been invited on play dates already.

Yes yes to continue and be calm. Just knocked me a bit as I wasn't expecting it I think.

Thanks again.