What is Sharing?
Name one thing you can share with a friend
Toys, crayons, snacks, a game, a story, etc.
How do you feel when someone shares?
Happy, included, special, thankful, excited
What would you do: You have one toy, and a friend wants to play too?
Take turns or play with it together
What is a kind way to ask to borrow something?
Can I please use that when you are done?
Show me how you share a toy - role play
(Child shares or offers toy in a kind way)
Why Sharing is important?
It helps us make friends, shows kindness, and helps others feel included.
How do you feel when someone won't share?
Left out, sad, frustrated, angry
You brought a snack and someone forgot theirs - what could you do?
Divide it. Offer to share some of yours if you can
How do you say "no" kindly if you can't share?
I'm using it right now, but you can have a turn when I'm done.
Show me how you would trade toys with someone
(demonstrates trading toy with a peer)
How can you help a friend feel better by sharing?
Let them join in, offer them a turn, say kind words, or share what you have
What do you do if someone doesn't want to share with you?
Ask someone else. Wait and ask again later. If it is something that should be shared (school property, family iPad etc.) but they are refusing, get help from an adult.
Your sibling wants to use your video game. What's a fair solution?
Set a timer to take turns or agree on a play schedule
Name at least 3 ways to be a good friend when playing
Take turns, use nice words, include others, ask others to play, share toys
How would you share with 2 friends a racing video game
(child shares and takes turns fairly in group play)