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title: "Taking turns and sharing"
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# Taking turns and sharing

Take turns and share materials during games and shared play. Follow an agreed turn order so each player has a chance to join in, and ask for help when waiting or sharing feels difficult.

Subject: Personal & Social Development · Area: Friendship & Cooperation · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/taking-turns-and-sharing-mt_FwI7q7DSIx

## Ready when they can

- Follow an agreed turn order in a game or group activity, using reminders when needed
- Let others use shared materials during a shared task or playtime
- Explain how taking turns gives each player a chance to join in

## Lesson: Taking turns and sharing

You know that taking turns means waiting, then having a go. Before a game, agree on whose turn comes next. Follow that order. After your turn, let the next player play.

*(drawing: Mia and Jay agreed to take turns. After Mia plays, Jay plays.)*

**Example.** Sharing means both people get to use shared materials. Ben and Zoe share 6 blocks equally. They give one to Ben, then one to Zoe. They keep going until none are left. Each gets 3 blocks. You can use this method with other numbers of blocks too.

A group can agree on an order too. Ben, Ana, Jo and you might play in that order. After you play, Ben starts the next round. Check the game's rules, since some games allow extra turns.

Taking turns gives each player a chance to play. You can feel upset while waiting and still follow the order. Ask an adult for help if you need it.

If two people need the same shared paint, agree on turns. Ask, 'Can I use it after you?' Wait instead of grabbing. For someone else's own toy, ask permission. They can say no. Sharing does not mean giving away your own things.

**Recap.** Follow the agreed turn order and let others use shared materials. Ask permission for personal toys, and ask for help when needed.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Vocabulary: working with others](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/vocabulary-working-with-others-mt_NS5t-Jzlh8)

## Opens up

- [Deciding Together](https://lightmysky.com/learn/civics-and-economics/deciding-together-mt_GduE5KnI1e)
- [Working well in a group](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/working-well-in-a-group-mt_QxsoqVUt6u)