- Allowing a social child a chance to interact during lessons with a shy or introverted one benefits both. The teacher divides the class into groups and makes the groups sit together. Each group will have a "Group Leader" for the day -- preferably the most social, friendly, vocal child -- and it is the job of this child to make sure everyone in his or her group contributes toward the project or task that the teacher sets for them. The social ones enjoy the challenge of being in charge; the unsocial ones find themselves in groups where their peers help them communicate.
- Drama and role playing allows children to assume another character; children who prefer to stay on the sidelines of socializing and class participation can overcome their shyness when they step into the shoes of someone else. This method benefits those children who are socially awkward and have self-esteem issues. The ones who are confident and sociable help the ones who are not; playing out in pairs makes this activity effective.
- Games like charades and Pictionary can be played in pairs or groups with the teacher mixing the social with the unsocial children. The games help those who are shy or awkward to relax and take their time before they decide they want to participate. The introverted ones will find it easier to communicate with peers rather than teachers; the extroverted ones will simply help them in the game by urging the group on. Children can assist each other and gain and share confidence.
- The teacher assigns a "buddy" to each child in the class, taking care to put the most social ones with those who are usually or always quiet and unapproachable. The buddies work and play together, and are responsible for each other -- sharing stationery, notes, even lunch. The method works for children who are social as it raises their self-esteem and makes them feel useful; it works for the unsocial ones as the buddies are usually helpful, nonthreatening peers who only want to help.