Apr 01, 2026
Learning to share and take turns helps children build friendships and confidence when playing with others.
Learning to Play Together
Sharing and turn-taking are important social skills that help children develop friendships and learn how to cooperate with others.
Through The Brighter Learning Approach, children are supported in learning how to play together, communicate their needs and interact positively with others. On our Next Stop School tracker, the Sharing and Turn-Taking sign highlights these important social experiences.
Practitioners gently guide children during group play, helping them understand how to wait for their turn and share resources.
Play simple games together
Board games, rolling a ball or building a tower together all help children practise taking turns.
Use clear language
Phrases like “your turn” and “my turn” help children understand the concept of sharing.
Model positive behaviour
Children learn a lot by watching adults interact and share with others.
These experiences help children develop the social skills they will continue to use at school and beyond.
How this prepares children for school
Sharing and cooperation help children build friendships and work together in classroom activities. These social skills support positive relationships with both peers and teachers.
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