Mom: Sweetie, I see you’re playing with the toy. Can you share it with your brother for a little while?
Child: But it’s mine! I don’t want to share it!
Mom: I understand it’s hard to share something you love. But sharing helps us show kindness to others. Your brother would really like a turn.
Child: I don’t want him to break it!
Mom: I know you’re worried, but we can help take care of it together. We can share, and then you’ll get another turn after.
Child: How long do I have to wait for my turn?
Mom: Let’s set a timer for five minutes. When the timer goes off, it’ll be your turn again. That way, we both know it’s fair.
Child: Okay, I guess I can wait.
Mom: Great! Remember, sharing makes everyone feel happy. You’ll see how much fun you’ll have playing together.
Child: Yeah, I think it will be fun. I’ll share for a little while.
Mom: Thank you for being so kind. I’m really proud of you for sharing with your brother.
Child: Thanks, Mom! I’m glad I shared.
Mom: You’re very welcome! I know you’ll both have fun playing together. Sharing is something we all learn, and I’m so happy you’re practicing it today.
Vocabulary List
- Share [ʃɛər] (verb) – To give a portion of something to someone else.
Example: “It’s good to share your toys with friends.” - Kindness [ˈkaɪndnɪs] (noun) – The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.
Example: “She showed great kindness when she helped her friend.” - Timer [ˈtaɪmər] (noun) – A device or tool that counts down a set amount of time.
Example: “We’ll set a timer for five minutes so we know when it’s time to switch.” - Turn [tɜːrn] (noun) – The right or opportunity to do something.
Example: “It’s your turn to play now.”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “Can you” for requests: “Can you” is used to ask someone to do something.
Example: “Can you share the toy with your brother?”
Example: “Can you wait for your turn?” - Using “Let’s” to make a suggestion: “Let’s” is used when offering to do something together.
Example: “Let’s set a timer so we know when to switch.”
Example: “Let’s share for a little while, and then we’ll both have fun.” - Using “I know” for reassurance: “I know” is used to show understanding of how someone feels.
Example: “I know it’s hard to share, but it’s important to try.”
Example: “I know you’re worried, but we’ll both take care of the toy.”
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Mom: "Sweetie, I see you're playing with the toy. Can you share it with your brother for a little while?"
Child: "But it’s ! I don’t want to share it!"
Mom: "I understand it’s hard to share something you love. But sharing helps us show to others. Your brother would really like a turn."
Child: "I don’t want him to it!"
Mom: "I know you’re worried, but we can help take care of it together. We can share, and then you’ll get another after."
Child: "How long do I have to wait for my ?"
Mom: "Let’s set a timer for five minutes. When the timer goes off, it’ll be your turn again. That way, we both know it’s ."
Child: "Okay, I guess I can wait."
Mom: "Great! Remember, sharing makes everyone feel . You’ll see how much fun you’ll have playing together."
Child: "Yeah, I think it will be fun. I’ll share for a little while."
Mom: "Thank you for being so kind. I’m really proud of you for sharing with your brother."
Child: "Thanks, Mom! I’m glad I ."
Mom: "You’re very welcome! I know you’ll both have fun playing together. Sharing is something we all learn, and I’m so happy you’re practicing it today."