I've done this when I've had this type of child:

I sit on the floor, with the child in my lap, playing with toys, while the other kids play around us. After a bit I will sit them on the floor right next to me, still helping entertain them, but getting a bit of distance. As they continue to play, I move a bit farther, then farther, eventually being able to get up and move about the room. I do this each day, for as long as it takes, and they become more and more independent with time. I will also encourage one of the older kids - normally a "mother hen" type - to help sit and play nicely with the little one, which often helps as well.

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