threekids
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How can I help my 5th grade daughter to make new friends?
My daughter has always been in the same class with her
BF since 1st grade, now this year they are in different classrooms. She is having a tough time on trying to have conversation with the other girls any suggestions?
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Self esteem and identity, Bullying and teasing, Friendships and peer relationships
BF since 1st grade, now this year they are in different classrooms. She is having a tough time on trying to have conversation with the other girls any suggestions?
> 60 days ago
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threekids,
Believe it or not the fact that your daughter and her BF have been split up is actually good for both of them. It teaches them to open their mind and world to new life stories and ultimatley will expand their friendship circles. At the same time fifth grade can be an awkward stage for most kids. Bottom line, roll play with you can help a great deal. Teach her how to ask open ended questions. For example; Instead of saying "Did you have a nice weekend?" try "So, what did you do this weekend?" Then ask follow up questions. "Oh you played soccer, how far along are you in the soccer season? What position do you play. What does that position do in the game? How long have you been playing soccer?" The big thing that is out there right now is that people want to be friends and they want you to pursue them. Same for our kids. Other kids want to be friends and they are just waiting for someone to show genuine interest. I'm sure your daughter will do great at open ended questions, and making new friends to add to her BF.
Believe it or not the fact that your daughter and her BF have been split up is actually good for both of them. It teaches them to open their mind and world to new life stories and ultimatley will expand their friendship circles. At the same time fifth grade can be an awkward stage for most kids. Bottom line, roll play with you can help a great deal. Teach her how to ask open ended questions. For example; Instead of saying "Did you have a nice weekend?" try "So, what did you do this weekend?" Then ask follow up questions. "Oh you played soccer, how far along are you in the soccer season? What position do you play. What does that position do in the game? How long have you been playing soccer?" The big thing that is out there right now is that people want to be friends and they want you to pursue them. Same for our kids. Other kids want to be friends and they are just waiting for someone to show genuine interest. I'm sure your daughter will do great at open ended questions, and making new friends to add to her BF.
> 60 days ago
i think that it helps them both learn lessons cause the same thing happened to me. my friend abigail and i are i different classrooms and it taught us a lesson because how are you suppose to meet new people and have conversations in life with other people
> 60 days ago
just tell her to be herself and not to be shy of who she is. when i was in 5th grade i also had a hard time fitting in, but then i noticed i had to be my self and after my class-mates took respect in me.
i wish your daughter lots of luck.
i wish your daughter lots of luck.
> 60 days ago
