Any child needs to learn and practice sharing skills from an early age. This skill will help children easily make friends and maintain friendships with those around them. At the same time, enhance cooperation during play, study and work.
Below is the level of children's awareness of sharing by age. Parents should "take it to heart" to be able to teach children sharing skills most effectively.
Children's understanding of sharing according to each age
Toddlers
At this stage, children do not understand what sharing is. Children see themselves as the center of the universe, everything around them belongs to them. Therefore, when they see another child having a toy, instead of waiting for their turn, they often find ways to get it or will throw a tantrum if they don't get it.
Applying the "consequences for not sharing" rule to toddlers has virtually no effect. Instead, parents should encourage children to share and practice regularly to create good habits.
Preschool children
When children turn three, they begin to understand taking turns, taking turns, and sharing with others. But basically, children are still in the learning process, so understanding other people's thoughts and feelings is still very difficult. Therefore, children are still not able to share easily nor are they patient enough to wait for their turn.
The way to teach children sharing skills at this age is for parents to observe their children's actions and praise them when they know how to share or wait their turn. At the same time, don't forget to explain to children about fairness and sharing. For example, ask your child how he feels when you take his toy away or don't let him play when it's his turn.
Children start going to school
When children start school, they understand other people's feelings. Therefore, children are more willing to wait for their turn or easier to share. However, with favorite toys, sharing is still very difficult.
Besides, children are also aware of fairness and do not want to share toys or participate in games if they think they are not reciprocating or winning fairly. Parents can teach children to share by checking the rules of the game and reassuring them that everyone will participate.
Furthermore, school-age children are more patient and tolerant. Children will want to do the right thing and be able to build more complex relationships. At this age, children also have many opportunities to practice sharing such as lending school supplies...
Some ways to teach children sharing skills that parents should refer to
Although young children's awareness of sharing is still vague. But that doesn't mean parents can't teach children sharing skills. Below are some ways to teach children sharing skills that parents can refer to.
Teach children to share with toys
Toys are the first sharing opportunities your baby has. Parents should train children to have the habit of waiting their turn when participating in games. For example, parents and children take turns catching balls with the fun Ball Harvesting Station toy. This activity not only helps children practice quick hands and eyes, but also teaches them to share while playing.
Teach children the skill of sharing interests
In addition to toys, parents can also teach children to share interests together. For example, let your child play with your keys, drink from your favorite cup, or try on a shirt you usually wear. Sharing this interest will help children form the concept of effective sharing.
The whole family participates in the game
This is also a simple but effective way to teach sharing skills. Parents can invite their children to participate in role-playing games, playing with wood, playing with Playdoh... Let children see that when they share, there will be more people to play with and playtime will be more fun.
Above is information about children's sharing skills by age. Hopefully parents can apply effective ways to teach children sharing skills. Don't forget to follow Mykingdom's " Handbook " section for more useful information for parents!
