Toy Hog

[kindertime]

I generally take a different approach. I don't mind the hoarding with toddlers (depends how far into 3, the OP is) Since she is the first one there, she could feel that it's her space and the other kids are invading it. Is she possessive with other things as well? A chair, a spot on the couch for example? What I do with the under 4s is the toy they have belongs to them until they put it down. Adults don't share their things, so why do kids have too? I have found that the big issue with sharing is the belief that they won't get it back. I might try adding to Lee-Bee's suggestion. Take the backpack away until the others come. Give it to another child, and if and when they put it down, make a point of letting 3yo know it is available again.