Mom: Sweetie, when we’re having a conversation, we should always take turns, right?
Child: Yes, like when we’re playing a game and it’s someone’s turn to play.
Mom: Exactly! And remember, it’s important to not interrupt when someone else is talking. Everyone needs a chance to speak.
Child: What do you mean by “interrupt”?
Mom: Interrupting is when you speak before the other person has finished talking. It’s like cutting them off, and it can be rude.
Child: Oh, like when I start talking while you’re still saying something?
Mom: Yes, that’s exactly what I mean! It’s important to wait until the other person finishes what they are saying before speaking. When we don’t interrupt, we show that we respect the other person’s words.
Child: But what if I really want to say something right away?
Mom: I understand, it’s hard to wait sometimes, but we can always make a signal if we want to talk. You can raise your hand or wait for a pause, then say, “I have something to add!”
Child: Hmm, so when they stop talking, I can say something?
Mom: Yes! And if you’re really excited to share, you can say, “I’ll wait for you to finish,” and listen carefully. You’ll be a great listener and have a more respectful conversation.
Child: Okay, I’ll try not to interrupt and wait my turn!
Mom: That’s great, I’m proud of you! You’ll notice that people will enjoy talking to you more when you listen and wait for your turn.
Vocabulary List
- Conversation [ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən] (noun) – A talk between two or more people.
Example: “We had a nice conversation about our plans for the weekend.” - Interrupt [ˌɪntəˈrʌpt] (verb) – To speak or act while someone else is speaking, which can be rude.
Example: “It’s not polite to interrupt when someone else is talking.” - Respect [rɪˈspɛkt] (noun) – Showing care and consideration for others.
Example: “We show respect by waiting for our turn to speak.” - Turn [tɜːn] (noun) – A chance to do something, especially in a conversation or game.
Example: “Now it’s your turn to tell your story.”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “Wait for your turn”: This phrase helps children remember that they need to wait for their chance to speak.
Example: “Remember, wait for your turn to speak.”
Example: “We all need to wait for our turn when playing a game.” - Using “Excuse me, may I say something?”: If a child feels like they have something important to say, this polite phrase can be used.
Example: “Excuse me, may I say something?”
Example: “Excuse me, I’d like to add something after you’re finished.” - Using “Can I talk now?”: This is a gentle way to ask if it’s the right time to speak.
Example: “Can I talk now, or should I wait?”
Example: “Can I share my idea after you finish?”
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Mom: "Sweetie, when we’re having a , we should always take turns, right?"
Child: "Yes, like when we’re playing a and it’s someone’s turn to play."
Mom: "Exactly! And remember, it’s important to not when someone else is talking. Everyone needs a chance to speak."
Child: "What do you mean by ''?"
Mom: "Interrupting is when you before the other person has finished talking. It’s like cutting them off, and it can be rude."
Child: "Oh, like when I start talking while you’re still something?"
Mom: "Yes, that’s exactly what I mean! It's important to until the other person finishes what they are saying before speaking."
Child: "But what if I really want to say something right away?"
Mom: "I understand, it’s hard to wait sometimes, but we can always make a if we want to talk. You can raise your or wait for a pause, then say, 'I have something to add!'"
Child: "Hmm, so when they stop talking, I can say something?"
Mom: "Yes! And if you’re really to share, you can say, 'I’ll wait for you to finish,' and listen carefully. You’ll be a great and have a more respectful conversation."
Child: "Okay, I’ll try not to interrupt and wait my turn!"
Mom: "That’s great, I’m proud of you! You’ll notice that people will enjoy to you more when you listen and wait for your turn."