Teaching Kids Sharing through Fun Ways

Yellow Leaves 16 Aug,2023

Cultivating sharing habit in kids is an essential aspect of their social & emotional development. Here, are some tips to do so.

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Let the kids work together to create a collaborative art piece, taking turns to add elements and share ideas.

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Sit in a circle and start a story with one sentence. Each child takes turns adding to the story.

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Organize a picnic or potluck where each child brings a dish to share with others.

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Play games where each player has a chance to take the lead and share.

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Designate specific days like "Sharing Sunday", when child is encouraged to share something .

6. Celebrate Sharing Moments

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Remember that teaching sharing is a gradual process that requires patience & consistency.

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Teaching Kids Sharing through Fun Ways

Cultivating sharing habit in kids is an essential aspect of their social & emotional development. Here, are some tips to do so.

Let the kids work together to create a collaborative art piece, taking turns to add elements and share ideas.

1. Art Collaboration

Sit in a circle and start a story with one sentence. Each child takes turns adding to the story.

2. Team Storytelling

Organize a picnic or potluck where each child brings a dish to share with others.

3.Potluck:

Play games where each player has a chance to take the lead and share.

4.Practice Turn-Taking

Designate specific days like "Sharing Sunday", when child is encouraged to share something .

5. Create a Sharing Calendar

6. Celebrate Sharing Moments

Appreciate and highlight instances when your child willingly shares or cooperates.

Remember that teaching sharing is a gradual process that requires patience & consistency.