2006-09-13 20:59:56 · 14 answers · asked by erezP 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Throw a party!!! Seriously, we moved around alot when I was little and I had a lot of trouble adjusting at this one school (I was in Grade 2) i started at half way through the year and used to fake being ill all the time because i hated it so much and i couldn't make friends so my folks organised a theme party for all the kids in my class and in my brothers class and we all went dressed up like Archie characters and it broke the ice for me... Just try it, what do you have to lose?
2006-09-13 21:08:12 · answer #1 · answered by Angel Pie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it helps, I was just told (by a first grade teacher actually) that the first month of first grade can be one of the most stressful times for a little kid. I don't think it has a lot to do with him being in a new school, not in first grade. Maybe if he was older, that could be true. Give him time and he will adjust. It's hard being a parent and watching your child and feeling so bad because they seem sad. BUT, sometimes they do play it up a for you, to gain your sympathy. Try calling the teacher and talk to her., ask her if he seems to be getting along with the other kids. Be REALLY interested and ask questions about what he DID and what he learned that day in school, try not to too much emphasis on the friend thing, In first grade, not many kids have formed REAL close relationships, that comes later. Just watch kids in a park playing at that age. One minute they are strangers and the next they are runnning all over the place together like they have known each other forever. Give it some time, don't let him see that you are upset. School did JUST start after all. Good luck Mom, sometimes it's not easy.
2006-09-14 06:24:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the teacher. A good teacher will help start off friendships and at this age there are not the time of "clickiness" there is in older kids. There is a natural remedy for stress that comes in a spray from health food stores and Chemists called Rescue remedy (Bach remedies) these are great for stress. I would also teach some deep breathing techniques
2006-09-14 06:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"suffers from high stress?" A first grader?
Put the self help books away and ease up a bit. Make friends yourself with the other parents in the class, and arrange some playdates. Your kid will adjust to the new school soon enough--and sooner, if you don't freak out about it. Kids pick up on adult tension.
2006-09-14 04:36:53 · answer #4 · answered by smurfette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to take him to a counselor if the stress level is really that high. Come on though, he just started first grade and you can expect that he'll make tons of friends in the first month school is in session. Give it a chance. If he senses your stress, this will make him even MORE stressful!
2006-09-14 04:08:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Angel Pie have a party, that would be the first thing that i would do. Everybody at school becomes Friends with the kid that's having a party because they all want to go, then by the time the party has come and gone hopefully your child will have made some solid friendships!!!
2006-09-14 07:02:14 · answer #6 · answered by bec 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him out and give him a break. Talk to him about his stress, and why he feels it. Children should never have bad stress.. he's going to end up being a 14 year old loner with stomach ulcers.
Have him see a counsellor, but most of all, let him know that you are there for him, and will do anything to see him a happy healty child.
2006-09-14 08:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by Imani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take long walks, fifteen minutes or so, after school with him/her and talk. The exercise will help, and the companionship.
Make friends with a few moms who have kids in the same school and put together activities for your kids together.
Make sure nutrition, rest and water consumption are regular and plentiful.
2006-09-14 04:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do a pizza party for like 10 kids in her class, and they will get to know each other much better in the home environment. After that your child will know who he/she wants to be a friend with.
2006-09-17 21:51:42 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ FairLady ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your child maybe suffering from separation anxiety. It is best to leave your child at that new school without letting he/she see you get to emotional, your child plays off of your emotions most of the time!
2006-09-14 04:15:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋