she is being sent to a different school. The school she was in, has been her school from the start, and she has lots of friends there. While I know this is not a national disaster, how can I help her to be less nervous...more confident? She's seen the school, and met the principle, and seemed to like it but..?? Help!
2006-08-11 19:02:00 · 5 answers · asked by TJG 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Other posters have given some excellent suggestions. Treat it as an exciting new adventure, nothing to be worried about or afraid of. Let her know you think that it is always exciting to meet new people and do new things. Focus on all the positive aspects of the new school and the things she will do there. Tell her there will be many other kids who will also be new to the school, that it won't be just her. If possible tell her you will be a volunteer at the school, and/or you will accompany her to school until she is comfortable with the new route and location.
Best of luck to both of you.
2006-08-12 02:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
My granddaughter is 8 years old and starting 3rd grade! She is so excited! Maybe some of your daughters friends are being transferred as well!
Changing schools is like moving and can be a traumatic experience for a child. Do you have any of her friends phone #'s. Maybe you should check and find out who else will be at the new school! this way won't feel so alone.
2006-08-12 02:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by Carolyn T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to build up confident/nervous, u need to give her courage....and care of course to her..try to buy her a lunch/dinner after school and small goodies she wants for continuous 3 days and most important is to fatch her from school this will make her comfort throughout these 3 days and mix well with her school mates and teachers. Infact the first hurdle in her heart has been clear, she likes the school, the only hurdle now is to make her less nervous and mix around...
2006-08-12 02:19:02 · answer #3 · answered by chanting 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assure your daughter she'll easily find new friends in this new school and there'll be plenty chances that she may reunite with a few of her friends from her former school, too.
2006-08-12 02:09:12 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have an eight year old son ......and i think i would offer to go to school with her.....i bet she will meet friends right away.....and if she is anything like my son she will want you to leave....they are very independent.
2006-08-12 02:10:50 · answer #5 · answered by megan l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋