activities for toddlers

Toddlers Being With Others

Toddlers Being With Others

• Most toddlers enjoy watching others doing things and being in the middle of any activity, but they usually they prefer to play alone. They enjoy being close to other children even though they may not join in. This is natural.
• They may not be ready to share their special people or things. They may throw tantrums, fight physically and tell other children to 'Go away!' or 'Mine!'. Deal calmly with this but don't ignore it. Talk to the toddler in simple words, explain why you don't like what they are doing and why you want them to share. Remember, they may not understand everything.
• Toddlers like adult attention and will often try to involve you in their games. They will often show caring to others and you need to help them understand the best ways to share and to be with others. It is an important lesson in life.
• To help your child learn to enjoy the company of others you might:
  • make time to spend with them
  • plan activities like sand play, musical instruments, collage and painting,. where they can practice being close to other children without having to share personal possessions.
• By the age of three most toddlers will begin being more independent and social.

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