Do you do any activities with your child's class other than individual play dates?

[Anonymous]

Dd just started kindergarten immersion. We are new to the area, I was thinking of inviting the class to an outdoor park to get to know one another. What have you done to meet new families and make friends for your child? I am an introvert so I am not fond of organizing and interacting on a large scale but I do want to find a friend/family for Dd.

What other suggestions can you experienced moms offer--or have done?

[Anonymous]

Birthday parties!

[Anonymous]

No. I just let these things happen organically, and they always do.

[Anonymous]

We are in a parochial school so we do everything together - sports, extracurricular things (swim lessons, dance classes, etc.) scouts, church activities, and of course all things school related like family activities and parent class socials. It's much easier since we have a smaller group with a something (the church) that automatically draws us together.

[Anonymous]

We started immersion also and dc already has made good friends based on conversations though we havent met parents yet. One challenge I see is that families from immersion are from different parts of the county.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Birthday parties!

Yeah, this. Also, dance, gymnastics, neighborhood pool, etc. daisies should be starting soon and that is another opportunity for connection. If I only had one kid, I might try to show up to a playdates. But most people I know have more than one and wouldn't go. Oh, and join PTA and get active.