What are some good ways to help a child improve their communication and social skills at home without putting too much pressure on them?

I’ve tried several things at home to help my child become more confident with communication and social interaction. First, I’ve tried having regular conversations with my child about their day, school, friends, and things they are interested in. I’ve encouraged them to explain their thoughts instead of giving one-word answers and tried to give them enough time to respond without interrupting. I’ve also tried reading stories together and asking questions about the characters, such as what they might be feeling, why they behaved in a certain way, and what my child would do in the same situation. This was intended to help with both communication and understanding emotions. We have also practiced simple social situations at home, such as introducing themselves, greeting someone, asking for help, starting a conversation, taking turns, and responding appropriately when someone talks to them. I’ve encouraged activities that involve interaction with other children, including playdates and group activities. I’ve noticed that my child sometimes communicates more naturally when the interaction is around an activity they already enjoy, rather than when I directly ask them to “practice” communication. I’ve also tried positive reinforcement rather than constantly correcting them. When they initiate a conversation, express themselves clearly, or interact appropriately with another child, I acknowledge the effort and encourage them. At the same time, I’ve tried not to put too much pressure on them because I don’t want communication to become something they feel anxious about. Despite trying these approaches consistently, I’m still trying to understand what works best. I would especially like to hear from other parents about activities, routines, games, or professional resources that actually helped their children develop communication and social confidence over time.