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Here's a children's activity guide for playing board games focused on social development, sharing, and taking turns:

Title: Board Games - Promoting Sharing and Taking Turns

Objective: To promote social development, sharing, and taking turns among children through playing board games.

Materials Needed:

       - Board games suitable for the age group

       - Timer or stopwatch

Instructions:

       1. Introduction (5 minutes):

              - Gather the children and explain the purpose of the activity: to play board games that promote sharing and taking turns.

              - Emphasize the importance of playing fair, following rules, and practicing patience.

       2. Setting the Ground Rules (5 minutes):

              - Establish a set of ground rules together with the children.                      Examples may include:

                             - One person rolls the dice or takes a turn at a time.

                             - Listen attentively to others' moves and strategies.

                             - Respect each other's turns and decisions.

                             - Encourage everyone's participation.

       3. Game Selection (10 minutes):

              - Present a variety of board games suitable for the age group.

              - Discuss the rules and objectives of each game.

              - Allow the children to vote on the game they would like to play.

       4. Game Play (30-60 minutes):

              - Set up the chosen board game according to the instructions.

              - Explain the rules and gameplay to ensure everyone understands.

              - Start the game and encourage the children to take turns, follow the rules, and practice patience.

              - Remind them to share game pieces, cooperate, and support each other throughout the game.

              - Use a timer or stopwatch to ensure equal time for each turn, if necessary.

              - Offer guidance and support as needed, promoting fair play and positive sportsmanship.

       5. Reflection and Conclusion (5-10 minutes):

              - Summarize the key concepts discussed during the activity, including sharing, taking turns, and fair play.

              - Ask the children to reflect on what they have learned about sharing and taking turns through playing board games.

              - Discuss practical ways they can apply these skills in their daily lives.

              - Express appreciation for their active participation and willingness to engage in fair play and sharing during the board games.

Remember, the goal of this activity is to help children develop their social skills, including sharing, taking turns, and practicing patience. By playing board games, they can learn to follow rules, cooperate, and support each other. Encourage them to enjoy the game, respect each other's turns, and demonstrate good sportsmanship throughout the activity.