I've been thinking some more about the situation.... I noticed his behaviour tends to turn once there are more than one other child his own age here. I think that perhaps it is a way of him "showing off" and trying to get the boys to think he's cool as often the aggression is directed at the younger kids. He almost never behaves like that if the other 3 year and over children are not around. There may also be a little bit of him feeling insecure, not sure of his place in the group.

So Im thinking what I will do is start him off with some solo activities at first, set up a coloring area etc. something to keep him occupied as the other children arrive. And then see which of the kids approach him naturally. Allow him to play at an activity with only one child at a time for the next bit until he gains some confidence in the relationship and seems like he can handle more dynamics.

What do you think????? Im just hoping I can maintain my cool at this point and not totally lose it, lol

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