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Games to encourage social interaction from "summary" of The Preschooler's Busy Book by Trish Kuffner

Games to encourage social interaction are a great way to help preschoolers develop their social skills in a fun and engaging way. These games are designed to be simple and easy for young children to understand, while also providing opportunities for them to interact with their peers. One example of a game that encourages social interaction is a simple game of Simon Says. In this game, one child takes on the role of "Simon" and gives commands to the other children, such as "Simon says touch your toes" or "Simon says jump up and down." The other children must follow the commands only if they start with the phrase "Simon says." This game not only helps children practice listening and following directions, but also encourages them to interact with each other as they take turns being Simon. Another game that promotes social interaction is a game of "Duck, Duck, Goose." In this game, children sit in a circle and one child walks around the outside of the circle, tapping each child on the head and saying "duck" until they choose one to be the "goose." The goose then chases the other child around the circle, trying to tag them before they can sit back down in the goose's spot. This game encourages children to interact with each other as they take on different roles and work together to play the game.
  1. Games to encourage social interaction are a valuable tool for helping preschoolers develop important social skills in a fun and engaging way. By providing opportunities for children to interact with their peers, these games can help them learn how to communicate, cooperate, and problem-solve in a social setting. So next time you're looking for a fun activity to do with your preschooler, consider trying out some games that encourage social interaction.
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The Preschooler's Busy Book

Trish Kuffner

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