Mom: Oh no, why are you crying? What’s wrong?
Child: I wanted to play with the toy, but my brother won’t share it!
Mom: I understand that you’re upset, but crying won’t help solve this. Let’s take a deep breath together, okay?
Child: I don’t want to! It’s not fair!
Mom: I know it feels unfair, but getting upset won’t make it better. How about we ask your brother nicely if he can share the toy for a little while?
Child: But he never shares with me!
Mom: That’s frustrating, I get it. But we can be calm and kind, and maybe he’ll feel better about sharing. What if you promise to give it back when you’re done?
Child: Hmm, okay, I guess I can do that.
Mom: Great! Now, let’s use nice words when we ask him, okay? We can say, “Can I play with the toy for a little while? I’ll give it back when I’m done.”
Child: Can I really say that?
Mom: Yes, you can. Remember, it’s important to be calm and use kind words. If he says no, we’ll talk about it, but we won’t shout or get upset, alright?
Child: Okay, Mom. I’ll try to ask him nicely.
Mom: That’s the spirit! I’m really proud of you. And remember, it’s okay to feel upset sometimes, but it’s always good to talk about our feelings calmly. Let me know how it goes.
Child: Thanks, Mom. I’ll go ask him now.
Vocabulary List
- Tantrum [ˈtæntrəm] (noun) – An uncontrolled outburst of anger or frustration, typically in children.
Example: “She had a tantrum when she couldn’t get the toy she wanted.” - Upset [ʌpˈsɛt] (adjective) – Feeling unhappy, disappointed, or angry.
Example: “I feel upset because I didn’t win the game.” - Deep breath [diːp brɛθ] (noun) – A slow and calming inhalation of air, used to help calm down.
Example: “Take a deep breath to help you relax.” - Fair [fɛər] (adjective) – Treating people equally or giving everyone the same opportunity.
Example: “It’s not fair that I have to wait for my turn.”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “Let’s” for suggestions: “Let’s” is used when suggesting something to do together.
Example: “Let’s take a deep breath together.”
Example: “Let’s ask your brother if he can share.” - Using “How about” to offer solutions: “How about” is a phrase used to suggest a solution or idea.
Example: “How about we ask your brother to share the toy?”
Example: “How about you promise to give it back when you’re done?” - Reassuring with “It’s okay”: “It’s okay” is often used to reassure someone when they feel upset.
Example: “It’s okay to feel upset, but we need to talk calmly.”
Example: “It’s okay if you don’t get what you want right away.”
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Child: Hmm, okay, I guess I can do that.
Mom: Great! Now, let’s use words when we ask him, okay? We can say, "Can I play with the toy for a little while? I’ll give it back when I’m done."
Child: Can I really say that?
Mom: Yes, you can. Remember, it’s important to be and use kind words. If he says no, we’ll talk about it, but we won’t shout or get upset, alright?
Child: Okay, Mom. I’ll try to ask him nicely.
Mom: That’s the spirit! I’m really proud of you. And remember, it’s okay to feel upset sometimes, but it’s always good to talk about our calmly. Let me know how it goes.
Child: Thanks, Mom. I’ll go ask him now.