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?
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 next
Pretend we are playing a car race in a video game - lets take turns
(child demonstrate turn-taking by sharing control after the race)
Can you share with your siblings? Yes or no
Yes
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
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 3 ways to be a kind friend when playing
Take turns, use kind words, include others, share toys
How would you share with 2 friends a racing video game
(child shares and takes turns fairly in group play)