I have a 4.5 year old DD, just started Reception in Sep.
She loves people but is practically mute in the presence of adults or multiple children - familiar or not. She has never once answered to her name being called out for the register - in her nursery or now in school; does not read her reading books aloud (even though she reads very well at home, to me); does not talk to or ANSWER any adult in the presence of another.
She does talk to teachers one-on-one I'm told, but with quite a bit of prompting and reluctance from her end. Most questions are met with silence.
She is intractable - however much I calmly ask /threaten/cajole her to say "Good morning" or "Thank you" or "What do you say?" - her response is always silence and feet shuffling.
I keep oscillating between ignoring it, making excuses for her 'shyness', laughing it off or telling her off.
She is, with me and with family, very articulate and intelligent.
What in god's name is going through her head? I did try asking her but she is not a very open child unfortunately.
I know this is a fairly low-key issue and might resolve over time (hopefully!) but would appreciate any insight or advice that could help us now.
Many thanks in advance!
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kipsy · 22/11/2012 23:35
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