Taking turns: a free social story for kids (printable + read-aloud)
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Sometimes we play a game together.
Games can be lots of fun.
The story
Page 1
Sometimes we play a game together.
Games can be lots of fun.
Page 2
In a game, we take turns.
One person goes, then the next person goes.
Page 3
When it is my turn, I take my turn.
My friends watch me.
Page 4
When it is my friend's turn, I wait.
I can watch what they do.
Page 5
Waiting can be hard.
I can put my hands in my lap and count to five.
Page 6
My turn will come again.
Turns go around and around.
Page 7
Taking turns makes the game fair.
Everyone gets to play.
When to use this story
Read it before game time, family game night or playdates. Short, quick games are a good place to practice turns before longer ones.
Tips
- 1Say whose turn it is out loud, or pass a “my turn” card or object around.
- 2Start with games that have very short turns, like rolling a ball back and forth.
- 3Notice good waiting: “You waited for your turn, and now it's your go.”