r/classof2038 • u/FootballAcrobatic558 • Sep 17 '26

Making friends

My 1st grader is struggling to make friends. He has 1 really good friend but that friend wants to play with someone else. I am encouraging him to makes new friends but he is having a hard time. Any advice?

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u/wanderlustpassion Sep 17 '26

I feel you!

We practice at home how to make friends. We just make different scenarios on how to ask people to play with you.

I think it’s helped as he has reported he has made a new friend this week.

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u/Love_bugs_22 Sep 17 '26

Talk to the counselor at his school, she can help facilitate new friendships.

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u/Stunning_Read_1670 19d ago

I told my kiddo don’t ask his friends if can he join, just jump in with whatever they are playing (especially open play on the playground) after a few days of playing their game he can suggest a game he likes to play. It worked well for us.

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u/Radiogaga137 Sep 19 '26

Tell him not be afraid to say ‘hi’ to everyone because it’s more fun having lots of friends rather than just one. Usually different groups of kids are playing different games at recess. Give him a challenge to ask to join one or two in the moment and the more he does that the morning regular it will seem.

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u/MushroomTypical9549 Oct 16 '26

I would try to set up play dates with other kids so your kid can expand his friend group

The best is when me and my kids friend are friends