Shy Child in Kindergarten: How to Help at Home and in the Classroom
A shy child in kindergarten often needs time to warm up, not fixing. Learn how shy differs from anxious, what to say, how to work with the teacher and when to ask for more help.
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A shy child in kindergarten often needs time to warm up, not fixing. Learn how shy differs from anxious, what to say, how to work with the teacher and when to ask for more help.
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