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They feel too shy to speak or join in

Going little by little, without pressure, builds confidence.

What you can do

  1. 1Don't make them speak in front of everyone.
  2. 2Offer small steps: answering just you, pointing, drawing.
  3. 3Celebrate the attempt, not the result.

You could say

“I feel shy sometimes too. Let's go little by little.”

In class

Let children take part in different ways: speaking, drawing or holding up a card.

Lila’s Planet is an educational resource. It is not therapy or treatment. If you're worried about how a child is doing, talk to their doctor, the school's support team or a children's mental health professional.