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Practice saying 'Hi, I'm [name], want to play?' three times

Category: Social Skills · Duration: ~5 min

1. Sit facing your child. Say "Sometimes we want to play with someone new. Here's how." 2. Model it yourself: "Hi, I'm Mom. Want to play?" with a smile and eye contact. 3. Have them practice saying it back to you. Then to a stuffed animal. Then to a sibling or other parent. 4. Talk about what to do if someone says no: "That's okay! You can ask someone else or play by yourself."