Creative ways to encourage sharing among toddlers

I’ve been noticing some of the little ones in my care struggle with sharing during playtime. Lately, we’ve been using a fun game where they take turns picking toys from a ‘magic box’ — it’s been a huge hit! I’d love to hear any other tips or games you all use to promote sharing and social skills among toddlers.

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One thing that’s worked for me is using storytelling to model sharing. I like to create a little story around a character who learns the value of sharing, and then we discuss it after. It helps them see the benefits in a fun way.

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