To Share or Not to Share? Rethinking Sharing (article class)

This session is for Toddler teachers ages 1-3 year old.

Should young children be expected to share, even when they aren’t ready to give up what they’re playing with? Toddler teachers join us for a discussion-based class that challenges traditional ideas about sharing and explores what it means to support children in developing patience, empathy, turn-taking, and respect for others.

Together, we’ll explore what young children may learn when they are required to give up a toy or materials they are actively using, and consider how our approaches to sharing can influence their sense of ownership, trust, and relationships with peers. Through reflection and discussion, we’ll consider practical ways to guide children through these moments while honoring their developmental needs.