Practising Social Interaction, Turn-taking, and Cooperation.

Learning how to play, share, and work alongside others is an important part of a child’s early development. These social interaction skills — such as turn-taking, waiting, cooperating, and understanding others’ perspectives — help children form friendships, communicate effectively, and participate successfully in group settings at home, preschool, and school.

At Play & Grow Therapy, we support children to develop these foundational social skills through Play Therapy, Early Skills Support, and our Foundations for Learning (School Readiness) sessions. Each approach is designed to nurture connection, communication, and confidence in a gentle, play-based way.

Play Therapy provides a safe environment where children can explore relationships and practise social skills naturally through play. With the therapist’s support, children learn how to express feelings, share space, and manage frustrations — experiences that build empathy, flexibility, and cooperation.

Early Skills Support offers structured and goal-focused sessions that help children practise turn-taking, following group routines, listening, and engaging in shared play experiences. Activities might include board games, building projects, or imaginative group play, all designed to model and reinforce positive social interactions. Families are guided with simple strategies to carry these skills into everyday routines and play at home.

Foundations for Learning (School Readiness) prepares children for the social demands of classroom environments. Sessions focus on teamwork, participating in small groups, following directions, and communicating with peers. These experiences help children enter school with the confidence to connect, cooperate, and learn alongside others.

Together, these approaches help children build the social confidence and emotional understanding needed to form meaningful friendships and thrive in group learning settings — one turn, one play moment, and one shared laugh at a time.