Says it all. She is in tears in the morning when I say it's a school day, tells me over and over again she doesn't want to go in and though she doesn't cry when she gets there, she is very reluctant to go in. We have spoken to the teacher and TA and they have been really helpful. We have a number of strategies in place to help and she is making friends, but it's still difficult. I think, really, she's just too young (she will be 5 in June), is shy, and is a young 4 iyswim. I am at a loss. I don't want to force her in, and make her dislike something I know she will enjoy when she is older. The school take them in FT from September, which is what we've been doing, but I am wondering if it might be helpful to see if she can just do till lunchtimes (I am self employed so could manage it). But then that might undermine her confidence. I really don't know what to do.
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4 year old DD not settling at school
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carsoncitysideshow · 05/12/2012 11:54
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