How can I help my 7 year old son make friends in Daycare?

Question

My 7 year old makes friends just fine at school, but he is having a hard time this summer in daycare. The kids are different, and he only is there a few hours. What are some suggestions that I can give him? Is this common for kids his age? Is it just a stage, or is it a sign of trouble ahead. I don't want him becoming a loner, because I did experience the pain of not having friends, and I want to help him avoid this.

Answer 1

just tell him to walk up to people stiing alone and make small talk

Answer 2

If he's making friends in school I don't think you have anything to worry about.  It may be that the day care kids all know each other already and he isn't there enough to have time to find his "group". Maybe talk to the daycare provider about your concerns and see if she/he/they can help him.

Another idea is to have a playdate with one of the kids he seems to like to give them a chance to get to know each other a little.