Peer Play: Why Social Interaction Matters

✨ Intro

Kids don’t just play to pass time — they learn crucial life skills through social interaction! Research published in Child Development (2021) found that children who engage in frequent peer play develop stronger communication skills and higher levels of empathy (Park & Kim, 2021).

✨ Body

✔️ Building Social Skills
Playing with peers teaches kids how to share, negotiate, and resolve conflicts — all essential for healthy relationships later in life.

✔️ How Parents Can Help

• Arrange regular playdates or small group activities.

• Provide open-ended toys that encourage cooperative play, like building blocks or pretend play sets.

• Model positive social behavior by playing along and showing fair play.

✔️ Choosing the Right Toys
Board games, role play sets, and outdoor team games are perfect for encouraging interaction.

✨ Closing

Peer play builds more than just friendships — it shapes social confidence, emotional intelligence, and teamwork skills that last a lifetime.