Mom: Sweetie, I know you’re excited to go down the slide, but there are other kids waiting. We need to wait our turn.
Child: But I want to go now! Why do I have to wait?
Mom: I understand that you’re excited, but it’s important to be patient. Waiting for our turn shows respect for others.
Child: (Looking at the kids ahead) But they’re taking too long!
Mom: It might seem like it’s taking a while, but it’s okay. While we wait, we can watch the other kids go down and have fun. It’ll be our turn soon!
Child: (Grumbling) Okay…
Mom: I’m proud of you for being patient! Just remember, when it’s your turn, don’t push anyone sitting on the slide. We always need to wait for others to finish before we go.
Child: But I want to go down fast!
Mom: I know you do, but pushing can hurt someone. If we wait for our turn, everyone gets a chance to play safely. You’ll have just as much fun, I promise.
Child: Okay, Do not worry mom. I’ll wait my turn.
Mom: That’s wonderful! You’re doing such a good job waiting. Now it’s your turn. Go ahead and enjoy the slide!
Child: Whee! That was so much fun!
Mom: I’m so proud of you for being patient and kind to the other kids. You made sure everyone could enjoy the slide safely.
Child: Thanks, Mom! I’m glad I waited.
Vocabulary List
- Turn [tɜːrn] (noun) – The right or opportunity to do something.
Example: “It’s your turn to slide down now.” - Patient [ˈpeɪʃənt] (adjective) – The ability to wait calmly without getting upset.
Example: “You’re being so patient, waiting for your turn.” - Push [pʊʃ] (verb) – To move someone or something by pressing against it.
Example: “Don’t push the other kids. Wait for your turn.” - Respect [rɪˈspɛkt] (noun) – The feeling of admiration or consideration for someone.
Example: “We should respect others by waiting our turn.”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “I know” to empathize: “I know” is used to show understanding of how the child feels.
Example: “I know you’re excited, but we need to wait our turn.”
Example: “I know you want to go fast, but let’s wait patiently.” - Using “Remember” for reminders: “Remember” is used to reinforce important rules or ideas.
Example: “Remember, we don’t push anyone; we wait for them to finish first.”
Example: “Remember, everyone gets a turn on the slide.” - Using “It’s okay” to reassure: “It’s okay” is used to comfort the child when they are frustrated or anxious.
Example: “It’s okay to wait. It’ll be your turn soon.”
Example: “It’s okay to be patient. Everyone gets a chance to play.”
FILL IN THE BLANK
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Child: "But I want to go now! Why do I have to ?"
Mom: "I understand that you’re excited, but it’s important to be . Waiting for our turn shows respect for others."
Child: "(Looking at the kids ahead) But they’re taking too !"
Mom: "It might seem like it’s taking a while, but it’s okay. While we wait, we can watch the other kids go down and have fun. It’ll be our turn !"
Child: "(Grumbling) Okay...
Mom: "I’m proud of you for being patient! Just remember, when it’s your turn, don’t anyone sitting on the slide. We always need to wait for others to finish before we go."
Child: "But I want to go down !"
Mom: "I know you do, but pushing can hurt someone. If we wait for our turn, everyone gets a chance to play . You’ll have just as much fun, I promise."
Child: "Okay, do not worry mom. I’ll wait my turn."
Mom: "That’s wonderful! You’re doing such a good job waiting. Now it’s your turn. Go ahead and enjoy the slide!"
Child: "Whee! That was so much fun!"
Mom: "I’m so proud of you for being patient and kind to the other kids. You made sure everyone could enjoy the slide ."
Child: "Thanks, Mom! I’m glad I waited."