Asking for Help and Sharing

This lesson focuses on the topic of Social Skills. It introduces learners to a conversation between a mom and her child, where the child is learning how to ask for help politely, express gratitude, and take turns in a social situation. These skills are essential for fostering good relationships in both personal and public settings.

Mom: Hey, sweetie, would you like to play with your toys now?
Child: Yes, but can I ask for your help first?
Mom: Of course, what do you need help with?
Child: I can’t reach the toy on the top shelf. Can you help me, please?
Mom: Sure! Let me get it for you. (Mom hands the toy down)
Child: Thank you, Mom!
Mom: You’re welcome! Now, let’s make sure we share the toy with your brother when he’s done with his puzzle.
Child: Okay, I will wait for my turn.
Mom: That’s very good! Sharing and waiting for your turn are important social skills.
Child: I know! I’ll be patient.
Mom: You’re doing a great job. You’ll be a great friend when you learn to share and take turns.
Child: I hope so! I like playing with friends.
Mom: I’m sure they will love playing with you too. Now, can you help me clean up the toys after we’re done?
Child: Yes, I’ll clean up the toys with you, Mom.
Mom: Thank you for helping. It’s always nice when we work together.

Vocabulary List

  • Help [hɛlp] (verb) – To assist someone in doing something.
    Example: “Can you help me clean up the toys?”
  • Please [pliːz] (adverb) – Used to make requests more polite.
    Example: “Can you help me, please?”
  • Thank you [ˈθæŋk juː] (phrase) – A polite expression of gratitude.
    Example: “Thank you for the toy.”
  • Share [ʃɛər] (verb) – To allow others to use or enjoy something.
    Example: “It’s nice to share toys with friends.”
  • Turn [tɜːrn] (noun) – A time when it is someone’s opportunity to do something.
    Example: “It’s your turn to play with the toy.”
  • Patient [ˈpeɪʃənt] (adjective) – The ability to wait calmly without getting upset.
    Example: “You’re being very patient.”
  • Work together [wɜːrk təˈɡɛðər] (phrase) – To cooperate and do something as a team.
    Example: “We can work together to clean up.”

Grammar Tips:

  • Using “Can” for requests:
    • Use “can” to ask for help or permission.
      Example: “Can you pass me the book?”
  • Polite requests with “please”:
    • Add “please” to make your requests more polite.
      Example: “Can I have some water, please?”
  • Using “I will” for promises or plans:
    • “I will” is used to express what you are going to do.
      Example: “I will wait for my turn.”
  • Using “too” to mean also:
    • “Too” can be used to mean “also.”
      Example: “I want to play with the toy too.”

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Story with Missing Words

Mom: "Hey, sweetie, would you like to play with your toys now?"
Child: "Yes, but can I ask for your first?"
Mom: "Of course, what do you need with?"
Child: "I can’t reach the toy on the shelf. Can you help me, please?"
Mom: "Sure! Let me get it for you. (Mom hands the toy down)"
Child: "Thank you, Mom!"
Mom: "You’re welcome! Now, let’s make sure we the toy with your brother when he’s done with his puzzle."
Child: "Okay, I will wait for my ."
Mom: "That’s very good! Sharing and waiting for your turn are important skills."
Child: "I know! I’ll be ."
Mom: "You’re doing a great job. You’ll be a great when you learn to share and take turns."
Child: "I hope so! I like playing with ."
Mom: "I’m sure they will love playing with you too. Now, can you help me up the toys after we’re done?"
Child: "Yes, I’ll clean up the toys with you, Mom."
Mom: "Thank you for helping. It’s always nice when we work ."

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