To solve this problem, I think the best solution would be to sit down with the student and simply talk to them and get to know them. I have a lot of shy students and my favorite thing is when I finally get them to break out of their shells. Now every time I see them they run up to me with the biggest smiles to give me a hug and can't wait to talk to me. Most kids love to talk, but they are nervous, once you show them that you truly care about what they have to say, they become almost a different person. You could also start a system like "Student of the Week" where each kid gets the spotlight each week and they can share whatever they want about themselves with the class.

I have seen teachers try and force shy students out in a trial by fire, but this usually only worsens the issue. Public speaking roles for them during presentation, for example. I would instead try and meet with the student one on one, or create a project that has small groups to try and encourage socialization without forcing the student. The goal would be to create an environment that is small enough and comfortable enough that they feel comfortable coming out of their shell

There could be lots of reasons why this student is hesitant to speak in class, but a very probable one is the fear of rejection. Taking small amounts of time throughout the day to incorporate times students are "getting to know each other" in lessons, may help this student to feel more confident in speaking in front of the class. Incorporating this may be as simple as the first question they ask one another is a personal one such as "What is your favorite hobby?", and then the rest of the questions revolve around the curriculum. Strong connections with peers, as well as with the teacher, are highly impactful in students being bold in the classroom.

I think the best thing you can do is take action steps to make the student feel welcome and also create a learning environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing their thoughts and opinions. I think if the student feels like it is an environment that welcomes ALL students and it is a judge-free space, this will help the student want to participate and communicate with their peers and the teacher.

I think that trying to do activities that would involve the student in a fun way and let them interact with other students would be the best way to solve this issue.

An activity where students get to know each other would be great! Putting students into sets or pairs where they are given time to discuss assignments or some free time to tell their table partner about something they find interesting may also really help the student open up.

You could also have small group lunches where the shy student is invited more than other students so that they can get to know other slowly, less overwhelming.

I would suggest having some activities throughout the week that allow students to collaborate and work together. Perhaps turning lessons into group work activities or just having a day each week in which you dedicate some time to having students get to know each other and communicate. Sometimes the reason a student is shy could be because they don't know how to start a conversation or approach other students.

As a teacher, you can sit with the student and build their trust. If and when you have earned their trust, you can encourage the student to play with other students, and/or learn why they don’t want to

The student needs to be in an environment that makes them feel comfortable. Try implementing more collaborative work as a way of learning and pair that student up with someone who may be on either side of the shyness spectrum to see how they react.

Have students take a "get to know me" survey and then group students who have similar interests. This is a good start to get all students talking. Once the shy student sees that they are not alone in their interests, they might open up more.

To help this student I would suggest assigning group work to the classroom as to promote social interactions for the whole classroom and not single out the student. The student might feel forced if they are introverted and notice that you are solely pushing social interactions on only them which leads them to become more nervous. Ask more open ended questions not related to school as well like, "What did you do last night?" and follow up later with conversations that start up with their response so they know you remember and are interested.

I was also a shy student whenever I was younger. I think just make sure to include them in the discussions and playtime in and out of the classroom. Do not force anything on them, but give them the option to join. Continue talking to them and getting to know them.

I was a shy student and as I got older I was able to grow out of it but some people don't and that is ok. Maybe you could start by asking the student if there is anything that you could do to help them out because there could be someone or something in the room that is causing them to be shy.

Coming from someone who was often shy, I would try to implement some activities that aren't so geared towards extroverted students. Perhaps writing, drawing, personal video diary's, etc. can be ways to get to know the student. Also potentially doing group work in pairs rather than large groups.

Keep in mind that every kid is different, and that progress could be uneven. Be patient, create a safe space, and adjust your strategy to the student's particular requirements and degree of comfort. Encourage an increase in social interaction gradually but respect every individual's pace.

I was a very shy student in school, but I actually loved to talk to people I knew. The problem was I was afraid of being made fun of or being rejected by friends or other adults. I remember telling my mom how much I wanted to make friends, but she said I needed to talk to do that. Talking was a challenge for me growing up but I grew out of it by making positive social interactions. I would suggest getting to know the students by talking to them or giving them a student interest survey. A student interest survey allows them to non-verbally tell you what they like. You can use the data to get to know their interests and apply their interests to a classroom activity or lesson. This lets the student know you care about them, and it helps you earn the student's trust.

Maybe you can take the child aside and try to talk to them. Find out what they like and don't like. Show the student that you are interested in them. I am a shy person and I get overwhelmed easily, sometimes it take someone sitting down with me 1:1 to get me to open up and calm down. Then I can relax and be myself.

I think that we have to consider that there may be other factors involved. Anxiety or social anxiety can be present in students before it is even known about, so it can be something more than shyness. Considering this, I would try pairing students up and changing the pairs, to see if they open up with different students. Giving a student something to do and talk about should be an effective way to make them start talking without it being too pushy or having them do this in front of an audience, which can be nerve wracking for anyone.

Personally, I was the shy kid growing up, and being forced into social interactions didn't help. Instead, I got more anxiety out of it. I think talking to the students and getting to know them helped me. I interacted the most when teachers would mention some of my favorite subjects and that got me talking. Partner work instead of group work could help too. I feel like group work, especially where other students already know each other well, would not help as much since the shy student would feel or be left out.

Maybe have a lunch in to get to know her better!