How do you in courage a 4 year old to talk in front of her class?

Question

I was just wondering if there were any ways to in courage my 4 year old to speak when the teacher ask her a question in front of the class. My daughter does know the answers and will give the teacher the answer when she ask her by her self.
My daughter is very shy and only talks when she has something to say . I can not understand why the teachers are saying she is emontional disturbed becuase she wont answer in front of the class.

thank you that is what i said. i guess the teacher will read a story or ask them a question about there abc and she is affraid to talk in front of the class.

Answer 1

My son is four and for many months he would not speak to even classmates that we saw outside of school, much less the teacher. He loves his teachers (tells me so) and I know he is thrilled to play with his classmates. Point being ... he's four!! I can't imagine that all four year olds are very sure of themselves. Encourage her in whatever ways you encourage her to do other things. My son is not usually excited about other grown-ups, but he is very loving and considerate for his age. When we had trouble with him not returning simple hellos with people outside the family, we explained to him that it was okay to be shy, but sometimes people misinterpret shyness for rudeness. He has since been able to give a hello and even some short answers to questions. Whether or not your daughter would respond to the same idea, only you would know. But, a lot of four year olds are eager to please their parents and teachers as long as they feel safe and competent. You should definitely ask the teacher to give her a break in front of the class. If she's curious to what she understands, she should ask her more discreetly. If anyone should be accommodated, it is your shy daughter, not her pushy teacher!

Answer 2

There's no way to encourage or force it. The child has to want to do it and, with age and experience, it will come. I was an *extremely* shy child and even into my college days, I hated raising my hand to answer questions or speak in front of the class. It's just a personality trait and you need to tell her teacher to not judge your child. If anything, the teacher, if she is experienced, helpful, and caring, would actually NOT label your child as emotionally disturbed and would recognize it as shyness. If the teacher doesn't handle your suggestion well, find a new preshool. Change the teacher, not the child.

Answer 3

You might try a little role playing with your daughter, Pretend you are the teacher, and ask her questions, and tell her you want her to answer them. Be sure and tell her that you are going to pretend to be the teacher, and that you will be asking her some questions, and you would like her to answer them. Maybe doing that a few times might bring her out of her shyness.

Answer 4

Ask her to answer in front of your family first and give her a warm and inviting reception!!!

Celebrate after with something she likes.