Mumsnet Discussions - What activities would you recommend for a shy 5-year old? (Extra-curricular activities)

Find discussions: search for messages topic list last 15 minutes last hour last day new messages unanswered threads
Active Convs: active conversations customise talk board hide & show threads & topics
My talk: threads I'm on threads I'm watching threads I started my registration log in
Useful stuff: getting started acronym list disclaimer contact mumsnet newsletters frequently asked questions

Boost your child’s confidence, improve their concentration and give them a creative outlet to make new friends and have fun. Try a FREE class at Perform (4-8s), Perform Plus (8-12s) or Mini Ps (3 months – 3 years). 120 venues across London and the SE. www.perform.org.uk Perform

Mumsnet Discussions: Extra-curricular activities : What activities would you recommend for a shy 5-year old? (7 messages)

Add a message Watch this thread Flip this thread Add new thread in this topic

By Boyswillbeboys on Sat 04-Oct-08 12:26:36

Actually, he's probably more anti-social than shy! He loves his teachers and his older brother but doesn't seem to want friends his own age. He does judo at the moment which he seems to enjoy as it's just running about and playing really but I don't think he'll be so keen when it progresses to proper contact.

He's not interested in team sports such as football but I'd love him to do some sort of activity where he can make some friends. Any ideas?

By chunkychips on Sat 04-Oct-08 12:29:20

what about something like drama which might improve his social skills and increase confidence.

By Group64 on Sun 05-Oct-08 17:14:23

Hi,

I teach a Creativity and Drama Class for 4-6 year olds at Group 64 in Putney every Monday form 4.15 to 5.15. We have a lovely group of children and play lots of games and use music and drama to tell stories and build confidence. Group 64 offers a free trial to make sure your child enjoys it. You can email them at group64@putneyartstheatre.org.uk.

By snice on Sun 05-Oct-08 17:15:39

See if there is a local Beaver pack?troop? can't remember the correct term

By madmummy4 on Sun 05-Oct-08 17:52:43

Drama i sgood, but if he is too shy he will find it hard to take part I think, depend sif he is self consious.Beavers or cubs or whatever they callit may be more his cup of tea at the moment.I know my daughter wa shy and hated drama/stageschool.We took her to rainbows for a few months and she then went back about a year later and felt more comfortable.If someone is they they hate being the centre of attention.

By McDreamy on Sun 05-Oct-08 17:56:03

I would second Beavers

By Unreal on Tue 07-Oct-08 17:21:35

I'd go with Beavers.

Add your message here

Message

Emphasis: To bold a word, surround it with asterisks, so *hello* will display hello. For underline use _ , so _hello_ gives hello. For italics use ^, so ^hello^ gives hello. To strike out a word, surround it with two hyphens either side, so --dog-- gives dog

Links and smileys: To insert a smiley face,

, type [smile] or :)
For a big grin,

, type [grin] or :o
For a wink,

, type [wink]
For a shocked face,

, type [shock]
For an angry face,

, type [angry]
For an embarrassed face,

, type [blush]
For a sad face,

, type [sad] or :(
For an envious face,

, type [envy]
For a sceptical face,

, type [hmm]

Links The simplest way to insert a link is to enter the link itself, surrounded by [[ and ]]. So if you type [[www.mumsnet.com]], the link will display as http://www.mumsnet.com. If you want your link to display text other than the web address itself, leave a space after the address then add the text before the ]]. So "Look at [[www.mumsnet.com this page]]", would display "Look at this page".

Nickname:
Password:

To post a message you need a valid mumsnet nickname and password. If you have forgotten your nickname, click here for a reminder. If you are not yet a member of mumsnet, you can join here.