For me this is kind of difficult because the way you deal with it would very much depend on the age and ability of the child as well as potential disability or learning difficulty.
My method has always been to start by showing an interest in something they are doing and then asking questions. Asking them to show you something they enjoy will encourage them to lead the interaction and feel comfortable with you because you are taking an interest in them. From there, you can start to guide them a little when they make mistakes. Asking if something particular might help and see if they will take the hint. Once they realise that it is OK to make mistakes and that they get praise anyway, they will be more inclined to experiment and try out new things. This is very much related to my experience of working with YP who have little to no verbal skills and complex learning difficulties. If your child is verbal and capable, asking them to talk about things and praising their ideas is an excellent way of encouraging them to make their own decisions. If you keep being told you are doing wrong, you won't try new things...
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