Mom: Sweetie, it’s time to play with your friend. Do you remember the rule?
Child: I know, I can play with my toys, but I don’t want to share.
Mom: I understand that you love your toys, but sharing with your friend is a way to show kindness. It helps make your friendship stronger.
Child: But I want to keep it! It’s my favorite toy!
Mom: I know it’s your favorite, and I’m proud that you take care of it. But sharing means both of you can have fun. When you share, you show your friend that you care about them.
Child: I don’t like sharing sometimes. What if my friend breaks my toy?
Mom: That’s a good question. It’s okay to feel worried, but you can let your friend know how careful they need to be with your toys. If your friend breaks something, we can talk about it calmly, and we can fix it together.
Child: But I don’t want it to get broken!
Mom: I understand, sweetie. How about you choose a toy you feel comfortable sharing? You can also take turns playing with it. That way, you both get a chance to enjoy it without worrying.
Child: Okay, I’ll try. I’ll let my friend play with my toy for a little bit, and then we’ll switch.
Mom: That sounds like a great idea! I’m so proud of you for thinking about your friend’s feelings. You’ll both have a lot of fun together.
Vocabulary List
- Share [ʃɛər] (verb) – To give part of something to others.
Example: “It’s nice to share your toys with your friends.” - Kindness [ˈkaɪndnəs] (noun) – The quality of being friendly and considerate.
Example: “Sharing is an act of kindness.” - Careful [ˈkɛəfʊl] (adjective) – Taking special care to avoid mistakes or harm.
Example: “Please be careful with that toy; it’s fragile.” - Switch [swɪtʃ] (verb) – To change or exchange one thing for another.
Example: “Let’s switch turns with the toy after five minutes.”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “How about” for suggestions: “How about” is a way to offer a suggestion or idea.
Example: “How about we take turns with the toy?”
Example: “How about you share your toy for a few minutes and then switch?” - Using “I know” for reassurance: “I know” helps show empathy and understanding.
Example: “I know you love your toy, but sharing is a way to make friends happy.”
Example: “I know it’s hard to share sometimes, but we’ll take care of your toys together.” - Using “I’m proud of you” for encouragement: “I’m proud of you” encourages and praises the child.
Example: “I’m proud of you for being willing to share.”
Example: “I’m proud of you for thinking about your friend’s feelings.”
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