Hearing “I don’t want to go to school” can be frustrating, especially during a busy morning when everyone is trying to get out the door. It may sound like refusal or defiance. However, before focusing only on getting a child into the classroom, it can help to become curious about what those words may be communicating. Sometimes “I don’t want to go” really means: • “I feel anxious.” • “The classroom is overwhelming.” • “I am afraid of making a mistake.” • “Someone is making me