Enrolling your child in an early learning center is a wonderful opportunity for them to make friends and learn new skills. If your child is shy, this new experience can be stressful for both of you. With a little understanding and practice, your child will overcome their fears and enjoy attending their learning center.

How an Early Learning Center Helps Kids Overcome Shyness

1. Teacher Intervention

If you’re apprehensive about going to your child’s daycare teacher for tips on overcoming shyness, don’t worry. Most teachers have experience helping children with many different personalities. Create a plan with the teacher for making your child feel less nervous, as well as a plan for how to address any future issues.

Speaking with the teacher in advance also allows them to prepare how to approach and communicate with your child. The teacher will understand if your child acts fearful of other kids or gets upset when you leave.

2. Playdates With Others

It’s unlikely that your child will be the only shy kid in their daycare group or learning center class. That means, with help from you and other parents, your child has similarly shy peers to bond with.

When setting up one-on-one playdates, host the first get-together at home, so your child feels at ease. Then, work your way up to a neutral location like a playground or park. After, suggest a playdate at their new friend’s home. With patience, this strategy will help your child learn how to make lasting friendships.

3. Exposure to Social Settings

Remember that young kids are still learning how to interact appropriately in social situations. That’s why programs like pre-kindergarten, daycare, or after-school care are valuable for teaching your kids social skills. Don’t push your child too far out of their comfort zone. Be positive and understanding about their shyness. They may always be a shy person, but with practice, they’ll eventually grow comfortable adapting to new situations and people.

Are you looking for the right learning center that will nurture your shy child? Wilde Kingdom Early Learning Center in Fairfield, OH, offers safe, enriching programs for kids six weeks old to 12 years old. We offer a free trial day to determine if our center is good fit for your child and your family.  Call (513) 563-9453 to schedule a tour, or learn more about Wilde Kingdom’s child development programs online.