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We can't all do everything at the same time so sometimes we have to wait and take turns. It can be hard to wait, but in the end it is fairer and safer and everybody gets a turn, so everybody has more fun!
Why do we have to take turns?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS When have you had to take turns? What can you do if you and your friend want to do the same thing at the same time? What happens if you don't take turns when you are playing with your friends? What do you do if your friend doesn't want to take turns? How does it make you feel?
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Activities You Can Do in the Classroom: Below are some suggestions for how the theme of taking turns can be incorporated into areas of play.
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| Snack Time | Wait for a place to have snack |
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| Lunch Time | Wait for lunch to be served |
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| Story Time | Take turns to answer the questions |
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| Table Top | Take turns in board games - matching games, shape games, sequencing games, etc. |
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| Outdoor Play | Take turns on outdoor equipment - climbing frame, wheeled vehicles, etc. |
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LINKS WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES:
Talk to children about: Taking turns at home with brothers and sisters, taking turns when playing with other children, taking turns during games
