Reading

• There are several preschool-age books which promote the value of sharing with others. One of those stories is "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister. This is the tale of a fish with beautiful scales who is disliked until he learns how to share his beauty with the other creatures in the sea. Children will love this book with its colorful illustrations and shiny foil scales. Another excellent story is the 1999 book entitled "It's My Birthday" by Pat Hutchins, which tells the story of a little boy who doesn't want to share on his birthday until he receives several toys that he can't play with by himself. The story teaches that while sharing might sometimes seem like you're giving something up, you can actually gain more in the long run.
  
  

Arts and Crafts

• When children do arts and crafts, it's a good idea to get them accustomed to sharing art supplies, such as glue, paint and crayons. Teach them to wait their turn and to ask politely when they need something, such as a particular paint color or crayon shade. This may seem like a small thing, but it can be a valuable lesson.
  
  

Show and Tell

• Have a weekly show and tell session where each student brings something from home to show to the other students. Have the children take turns talking about the object they brought and then allow them to pass the object around. This exercise will teach them about taking turns as well as sharing their possessions with others.
  
  

Board Games

• Being taught how to take turns and to wait for your turn is an integral part of sharing. One easy way to do this is by playing board games, such as Candy Land and Chutes and Ladder. These games will get children accustomed to group play and help to foster patience.