Socio-emotional development at the age of 5–6 years is crucial as children begin to understand their own emotions, develop empathy, form peer relationships, and learn socially appropriate behaviors. Carefully planned activities within an Individualized Family Support Plan can effectively nurture these skills by involving both children and caregivers in meaningful interactions. One important activity for enhancing socio-emotional skills is role play and pretend play. In this activity, children are encouraged to enact everyday situations such as visiting a doctor, shopping at a market, attending school, or resolving a disagreement between friends. Through pretend play, children express emotions like happiness, anger, fear, and excitement in a safe and structured environment. They learn to recognize emotional cues, take the perspective of others, and practice appropriate responses. For example, while role-playing a conflict over sharing toys, children explore feelings of frustration and learn negotiation, turn-taking, and problem-solving skills. Adults or family members can participate by gently guiding the play, modeling respectful communication, and encouraging children to label emotions verbally. This activity strengthens