Social engagement is such a challenge for so many children.
When our children know what to expect, anxiety may be lessened and follow through increased. Think about your own experiences and times when the unknown was actually more anxiety producing than the actual event. Social situations can be very upsetting for young children.
For the very young children and their families who I work with, I suggest the following: make everything as predictable as possible for your child so she knows what to expect.
Three main items to consider: environment, manipulatives, and visuals.
