Building Blocks of Friendship: Social Skills and Peer Interactions (3-5 Years)

Developing social skills is essential for children's well-being. Let's focus on helping preschoolers build friendships and navigate social situations.

Key Social Skills:

• Sharing

• Taking turns

• Cooperating

• Resolving conflicts

Tips for Encouraging Positive Peer Interactions:

• Facilitate playdates: Provide opportunities for children to interact with peers in a supervised setting.

• Teach social skills: Use role-playing and stories to teach children about sharing, taking turns, and resolving conflicts.

• Encourage empathy: Help children understand how others are feeling.

• Model positive social behavior: Demonstrate good communication and conflict-resolution skills.