My little kindergartner grandson is shy around his classmates. Can we help him to overcome his shyness?

HI Sarah. What you are saying is perfectly right. Going to kindergärtner is a big step from being in the safety of his home always being around his mother or father, close friends, It's perfectly clear why he is not shy around family members and friends as he sees them quite a lot, then whoosh, his day suddenly changes and he wonders why. I remember my first day at school, it was like a nightmare, never knew anyone, had no friends in the same class, I was leaf on a tree just blowing in the wind. To help him to get use to getting to know people is to invite some over for dinner or a snack after the kindergarten finishes. It would be best to find out if he talks or plays with anyone, what are the other children like, does he join in any games. Talk to him about his charge (teacher) what she is like, is she nice, talk positively about going and praise him for any work he bring home. Children of that age need encouragement and the way through is to continuously be positive. A big hug and a smile at the end of his day stating what a big boy he is getting, show interest in what he is doing by, asking him what he had done, did he enjoy it, what was he going to do tomorrow. When my son first went to school, it was a tear jerker as he was growing up, but he did good, we both spoke positively about going to school. But he did come out with a very strange answer to a question. I asked him how his day went, he said it was OK but the teacher was not very good, I asked him why, his reply, well she didn't do her job properly as I have to go back again tomorrow!!!! (how do you answer that?) Children are tougher then we think and at times can make friends as easy as dropping a hat, others take a little longer, that is also normal, Give him a little more time and see how he does, but remember to keep it positive. Best wishes to the little one and his family. Peter

Don't push him. Encourage a friendship with one other child,preferably one who is also a little quiet. I don't know why shy children are looked upon as problematic. Most of them grow up to be perfectly happy adults. Just give him time.

My son is the same, but he is only a year and half, but the more he is exposed to other kids and people the more he will over come this... just when your with him let him know its okay and they are nice people... in a way its good they are like this because then we know strangers have no chance messing with our kids, but its also bad because then they arent interacting with good people... but children can sense that type of stuff, I think if you dont force him to do it, he will be able to adapt and be okay with it all... good luck

Just love him.

At home, my daughter was very chatty (and quite funny!) at home from 1st - 3rd grade. At school, all the teachers said, "She's SO quiet! She never talks!"

Now she's in fourth grade and has lots of friends at school.

Trust your grandson ... he'll make his own way in his own time.

I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that by the time he's a teen that you won't be able to pry him away from his friends.

this could be a style of circumstances the place prepare makes suited (or better). you're shy considering subject isn't prevalent to you. in case you place your self into situations the place that turns into greater prevalent (like events) you will probable start to word your shyness isn't as reliable as you concept. final analysis is don't be afraid to chat to human beings.

it will take him some time so he can get used to be around people he doesn't know as he grows up he will become more and more comfortable around class mates .church members etc.

sometimes you have to push him a little hard to get to know and talk to other people too

When I was his age I was shy too, so the summer before I started kindergarten my mom started me in horseback riding lessons. It really gave me confidence because I could do something my classmates couldn't. I really loved horses so this is what my mom did. It could be that or ifhe is into gokarts maybe you could give him lessons in that, or whatever he is interested in

Take him to public places where there is alot of children that he can interact with. Introduce him to the children IE: this is

( childs name ) what is your name. show him how to communicate by example.

forget teaching him how to overcome it -accept him for who he is.