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1. Encourage kindness and taking turns. Practising taking turns by playing simple games, like taking turns to jump in a puddle, helps them learn to be considerate.
2. Allow them to solve their own squabbles. Being able to resolve conflict is part of making and keeping friends, and it’s a helpful life skill to learn.
3. Work out some ‘opening lines’ together. Talking to new people can be scary at any age. Planning out simple things like “I like your school bag” or “what did you do at the weekend?” can make them feel more prepared to chat.

These tips were adapted from https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/help-your-child-make-friends-at-primary-school