Social Skills

Invite one of his classmates to come to the house and play. Many times kids will do better in a group of two. Observe to see if there are problems in how the interact

First graders are usually very much lacking in social skills. Yes, they learn as they grow. Without knowing what you mean by not doing well socially, I have no advice. But I loudly say, it does get better. Your son may need some help but your post doesn't give a clue as to what that might be.

Is he having a hard time making friends?
While I know that school is not about making friends, friendship IS important.
If that's his issue, can you talk to the teacher? A kid in my son's 1st grade class was having a really hard time making friends and the teacher asked me, then my son if he would ask this kid to be partners, sit by him at lunch, etc. and it REALLY helped. Prior to this the child was eating with the nurse every day and/or throwing up in school -- every day.
HTH.

What do you mean he is not doing well socially?
Can you give more information?

Do you mean he is causing trouble?
Does not have friends?
Does not know how to socialize?
Is shy?
Is too outgoing?
Does not know manners?
Is immature?
Does the Teacher think he has a problem or not? Or just you?
Is HE complaining about it? Or are you just concerned about him?
He is sad or unhappy?

Hi, Theresa:
At meal times and other times, sit and ask him questions about what goes on in his life. Include him in your social activities and treat him like he is one of the group. Ask questions and listen. No advice, just ask questions.
Good luck.
D.

Does this mean he is having a hard time making friends? Can you set up a playdate every week with various kids in his class that he likes?

I suggest a lot of talking about the day and then some guidance.

Theresa,
You already got some good suggestions. You could also try talking to the school counselor about a social skills group. My son's school has one where he and some other children have lunch with the school counselor once a week to work on (obviously) their social skills.
Good luck,
C.

Have him do some kind of activity like may be boy scouts. He would interact with boys his own age and get badges for doing different activities. They also go on camping trips and do all kinds of cool stuff. my best friends kids did that for years. Another thing besides the traditional sports such as soccer or football may be look into some type of martial arts. Good luck to you and your son.