Episode 26: How to Actually Teach Sharing in Pre-K & Kindergarten

In this episode, we’re talking all about one of the most common challenges in early childhood: sharing and turn-taking. If your students are constantly grabbing, pouting, or saying “But I had it first!”, you’re not alone. And they’re not being “bad”, they’re still learning.

We’ll walk through developmentally appropriate ways to actually teach this skill, without relying on vague phrases like “Just take turns!” or “Use your words.”

Whether you’re looking for social stories, problem-solving visuals, or just a little encouragement, this episode is for you!

✨ You'll learn: 

1. Why sharing is hard for young children (and what they need instead)
2. The importance of teaching turn-taking before problems arise
3. How to use modeling, puppets, visuals, and specific language to guide students through social situations
4. Encouragement for the slow-and-steady process of building social skills

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📖 Read the related blog post: How to Teach Sharing in Pre-K & Kindergarten

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