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Waiting your turn

Personal & Social Development · Self-Regulation & Resilience · ages 5-7

Name ______________________ Date ____________

You are waiting for a toy. Which waiting job could help?
- Think about a favorite song
- Ask again and again for the same toy
- Take the toy before the turn ends
You want a turn on the slide. Someone else is using it. What should you do?
- Climb right behind them
- Wait in a safe place
- Push past them
Waiting is a skill you can practise with help.
Circle one: True False
Sam's teacher offers one choice: a sticker now or a bookmark after lunch. Sam wants the bookmark. Which plan matches his choice?
- Wait until after lunch for the bookmark
- Take both gifts now
- Decide the bookmark must be given right now
The turn order is Ava, Eli, then you. Ava has finished. Eli is taking a turn now. Who takes a turn next?
- Ava
- Eli
- You
Why do we sometimes wait for a turn, cooked food, or help?
- Waiting is always fun
- Other people and tasks need time too
- Waiting always means you have broken a rule
Mia is waiting for a paintbrush. Then she hurts her hand. Her teacher is nearby. What should Mia do now?
- Tell the teacher about her hurt hand
- Keep waiting without telling the teacher
- Hide her hand from the teacher
Leo cries while waiting and says, 'This means I can never learn to wait.' Which reply could help him?
- Crying means he will never be able to wait
- He must hide his tears before anyone can help
- He can practise with help

Answer key

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Think about a favorite song · Thinking about a song gives you something to do while the other person finishes their turn.
Wait in a safe place · Let the other person finish. Wait safely and keep your hands to yourself.
True · You can practise a short wait with a waiting job and support from a grown-up.
Wait until after lunch for the bookmark · The bookmark is offered after lunch. Sam can choose to wait for the option he wants.
You · You come after Eli in the turn order, so your turn is next.
Other people and tasks need time too · A turn, cooking or helping someone can take time. Waiting is not always fun or a sign that you broke a rule.
Tell the teacher about her hurt hand · Being hurt is a reason to tell a trusted grown-up right away. Mia does not need to wait quietly for the brush first.
He can practise with help · Crying can show that waiting feels hard. Leo can ask for support and practise a short wait.