How is your little one in group activities

My son started a football club on Sundays and being there has made me worry there is something wrong with his behaviour. We’re in a different country where most children attend nursery from 10 months old. My son has been with a childminder who has a very small group so not as used to larger groups. The thing that shocked me was that all other children in the class happily sit with their parent at circle time and follow the instructions with their parents help. My son on the other hand is super excited to be there but will not join in for anything. It’s like the others and leader don’t exist he literally wants to do anything other than the activities. It was super shocking to me and very obvious his behaviour was different to the others. The free play times he is just the same. Having fun. But if I try to get him to join in or even join in myself hoping he will follow my lead it just hasn’t worked at all. We’re only on week 2. If I take him away from whatever he wants to do then there’s a real drama. It’s really got me a bit worried but at the same time I personally think he’s only 2.. and wonder if the other children are just more used to social environments and circle time from day care. I guess I’m looking for 2 things Thoughts / reassurance 😬 Advice on how I should behave when he’s not joining or being a bit disruptive and what I can do to help him adjust Thank you all 🫠😩🙁
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Sounds a bit like my LB. He’s been in nursery since 13m. But he is very excited by life. I will take him to the library for story and rhyme time and I spend the whole time running around after him, trying to encourage him to listen to the story or sing the songs (both of which he loves doing). But he’d rather explore the world around him (the water fountain, fire extinguisher, printer, desk, lift, you name it!) I don’t find it enjoyable, just stressful, so don’t go often 😢 I think he’s just a 2yo but that doesn’t make it any less tough. If I ignore the ‘behaviour’ he is more inclined to join the group.

My daughter goes to dancing and at first she loved it and followed the teachers instructions. The last 4 weeks have been hell where I’ve dreaded going. She’s been the only one being naughty running about and doing what she likes. I try to encourage her to join in but she’s not interested. Last weekend she was better but still not great! I think I’ve just got to accept that I’d like her to do a little club but she’s obviously not interested and after this term is up I won’t be renewing and I’ll try again in a year or two! You’re not alone! Your son just may not be interested in the club and that’s ok! ♥️

Could written this exact same post about my LB. 23months, goes to a child minder, doesn’t join in at football club 🤣

My daughter goes to a childminder, loves joining in activities with the 7 other kids but when I take her to a toddler sing and dance class she absolutely hates it and literally goes and stands near the door glaring.

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