Primary Focus
Denise Gilliam
Sharing is an important developmental milestone. It teaches collaboration, cooperation, and teamwork. Children learn to see things from a different perspective. Sharing is also a great way to create new friendships amongst peers. As educators and parents, we implement this in the classroom and at home by modeling, guiding, and praising turn taking. The introduction of cooperative games helps children begin to learn how to share appropriately. Try this at home by playing board games and figuring out puzzles with your child. Rolling balls back and forth is a great way to share amongst children who are in the toddler ages.
Learning to share is a marathon; it is not a sprint. In the words of Daniel Tiger, "You can take a turn, and then I'll get it back." Your child will be well on their way to achieving this lifelong skill.
For more information and resources, we highly recommend Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Life Little Lessons from PBSkids.org,
https://pbskids.org/learn/lifes-little-lessons/sharing/
Primary Teachers: Erin West, Gina Ferreri, Tiffani Miller, & Valerie Long