Making Friends at the Park

● social & interactions • 7 min read

Sammy and Mom arriving at a park with children playing

At the Park

Sammy and Mom go to the park. There are other children playing. Sammy feels a little nervous. He wants to play but doesn't know how to start.

Sammy and Mom go to the park

park. There are other

children playing. Sammy feels a little nervous

nervous. He wants to play but doesn't know how to start.

Mom: "Look, Sammy! Other children are playing. Would you like to join them?"

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Sammy watching other children play at the park

Watching First

Sammy watches the other children play. He sees a girl building a sandcastle. He sees two boys kicking a ball. Watching helps Sammy decide what he wants to do. It is also okay if he wants to play by himself for a while.

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Sammy introducing himself to Ava near the sandcastle

Saying Hello

Sammy walks over to the girl. He takes a deep breath. 'Hi, I'm Sammy. Can I play with you?' The girl smiles. 'I'm Ava! Yes, you can help me build!'

Sammy: "Hi, I'm Sammy. Can I play with you?"

Ava: "I'm Ava! Yes, you can help me build!"

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Sammy and Ava building a sandcastle together, sharing toys

Playing Together

Sammy and Ava build the sandcastle together. Sammy shares his shovel. Ava shares her bucket. They take turns adding sand. Sharing makes playing more fun!

Sammy and Ava build the sandcastle