When My Sibling Wants a Turn
I love playing with my cars and trucks at home. I am really good at building roads for my cars. Playing with my toys makes me feel calm and happy.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
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living room toy corner near a sunny window
I Love My Toys
I love my cars. I am good at playing. Playing makes me happy.
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living room toy corner, sibling walking over
When My Sibling Wants a Turn
Sometimes my sibling wants to play with my toy too. My sibling might reach for my car while I am still playing. I feel a tightness inside when my toy gets grabbed. Taking a deep breath or a quiet break can help.
Sometimes my sibling wants to play with my toy too. My sibling might reach for my car while I am still playing. I feel a tightness inside when my toy gets grabbed. Taking a deep breath or a quiet break can help.
My Sibling Wants My Toy
My sibling wants my toy. I feel tight inside.
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living room, near the toy shelf, caregiver sitting beside Sammy
When My Sibling Wants a Turn
My caregiver helped me find words for that tight feeling. One word that can help is 'please wait. ' I can try saying 'please wait' in a calm, quiet voice.
My caregiver helped me find words for that tight feeling. One word that can help is 'please wait. ' I can try saying 'please wait' in a calm, quiet voice.
Words That Help
My caregiver helped me. The words 'please wait' can help. I can try it.
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living room sitting area, Sammy and sibling facing each other on the rug
When My Sibling Wants a Turn
It is okay to finish my turn before I share a toy. My sibling is learning to ask before reaching for things. When we both use kind words, playtime feels much calmer.
It is okay to finish my turn before I share a toy. My sibling is learning to ask before reaching for things. When we both use kind words, playtime feels much calmer.
Finishing My Turn
It is okay to finish my turn. My sibling can ask. Kind words help us both.
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living room play mat, caregiver watching from a nearby chair
When My Sibling Wants a Turn
My caregiver sits nearby as I practice at playtime today. My sibling asks for my truck, and I say 'Please wait. ' When I am done, I share the truck with my sibling.
My caregiver sits nearby as I practice at playtime today. My sibling asks for my truck, and I say 'Please wait. ' When I am done, I share the truck with my sibling.
Practicing Together
My sibling asks for my truck. I say 'Please wait. ' Then I share.
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living room, toys spread across the floor, warm late-afternoon light
When My Sibling Wants a Turn
Now I know how to use my words during playtime. I take turns and share with my sibling at home. I feel proud when playtime works out for both of us.
Now I know how to use my words during playtime. I take turns and share with my sibling at home. I feel proud when playtime works out for both of us.
Playtime Works Out
I use my words. I share with my sibling. I feel proud.
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story scene
Page 7
I can try one small step at a time. Sharing my toys with my siblings is. a way to show them I care.
I can try one small step at a time. Sharing my toys with my siblings is. a way to show them I care.
Page 7
I can try one small step at a time.
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story scene
Page 8
I can try one small step at a time. It is okay to keep practicing. sharing and taking turns with my siblings.
I can try one small step at a time. It is okay to keep practicing. sharing and taking turns with my siblings.
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I can try one small step at a time.
good Let's take a breath
Breathe in...
Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
