It is apparent in play groups, school classes, and even in our homes that children often have a hard time sharing their toys. Below are a few great tactics to try – I promise that at least one tactic will work for your child. Using the right tone in your voice is definitely important here, so go big or go home!
1. Try Simple Reasoning
Your child may have a toy that another has never seen or whose family can't afford to purchase. Explain to your child that it is important to let other children have fun with that toy too, since they don't have one of their own. Ask your child how they would feel if their friend had a toy that they wanted to play with, but their friend wouldn't let them. You child is likely to say that they would feel bad. That is when you should ask them to be generous and share. Most children will agree and allow the other child to play with the toy for a few minutes. Getting a child to think about others may be tough, but they will get it through their head, and often share for a few minutes.
2. Remove the Toy
If a child refuses to share a toy, simply remove the toy from their playthings. Put the toy in a closet or bin where it can't be touched. If a child is coming to your home and you know that there will be a problem sharing a specific toy, it may be a good idea to put it away before it even starts. As long as the children behave and agree to share, you can get it back out later.
3. Time Limits
Allow a certain amount of minutes, in a game-like setting, for toys to be passed around in a circle. Each child will get to play with each toy for five minutes or so, and then they have to pass it to the person next to them. Everyone gets to play for an equal amount of time. When the children are passing the toys to the next child, use the words “share time.” This is important, so that they know what they’re doing – they’re not just passing a toy and forth.
Jaimie Hodgkins loves to write, read & visit www.flowerdelivery.net.
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