Starting to Share
Here's What To Do
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I'm beginning to learn that sharing toys, food, and other items is a nice way to socialize with other people.
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At first, I'll just want to "show" you something, and I won't be ready to let it go.
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Over time, I'll start to hand you the object I'm sharing. I won't actually want to share it though, I'll likely want it right back!
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Reinforce my sharing by being really interested in what I’m sharing with you and praising me. Then, return the item back to me to help me learn that I can get things back after I share.
Put PEER Into Action
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Pause:
- Pause what you're doing when I offer something for sharing.
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Engage:
- "Oh, yes that is a really nice block. Thank you for showing it to me!"
- "Thank you so much for sharing your teddy with me. Sharing is a nice thing to do. Would you like teddy back now?"
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Encourage:
- Notice my expression when I show or share something; I might be saying something like "Look!," "What's this?," or "Will you play with me?"
- Help me defend my toys if other children take my toy when I am not ready to let it go. It's helpful for me to understand what "mine" means first, before I'm able to truly share a toy.
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Reflect:
- What kinds of things do I show you or share with you?
As your child grows...
They will "share" an item with you for a brief period of time, but will likely want it back quickly.