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[quote=Anonymous]OP, we were in a similar situation in kindergarten.  My DD would continually approach girls who were consistently mean to her—excluding her from play/name calling.  The teacher was informed of this, but teachers can’t be everywhere all the time and ours did little to nothing to step in unless it got physical.  Depending on how egregious the mean behavior is, you will want to inform the teacher, school counselor, principal, and/or bus driver as needed.

Maybe have the following conversation with her preferably regarding a recent incident that you have witnessed so you have the facts:
--How does it make you feel when “Susie” won’t let you play/calls you names/pushes you…
--Is that what a friend does?
--Does “Janie” do that?  (If answer is “No.”)  Do you like playing with “Janie?” If answer is “Yes,” then suggest she plays with a child who does not act meanly toward her.  Try to schedule play dates with peers that act nicer to try and cement those friendships.

DD still gravitated to the kids who didn’t treat her that nicely but with the new school year, it was a different mix of kids and this wasn’t so much of a problem.  Maybe try to find an assertiveness training for young children?  Good luck.
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