Sep 8 • 📚 Resources
🌟 Taking Turns 🌟
What it means: Taking turns is the ability to wait patiently and alternate with others during conversations, games, or activities. It shows respect, fairness, and courtesy — all essential for building friendships and positive interactions.
Why it’s important:
- Helps kids learn patience and self-control.
- Teaches fairness and respect for others.
- Builds stronger communication and teamwork skills.
- Prepares kids for real-life situations like waiting in lines, sharing resources at school, or even collaborating in future jobs.
Real-life examples for kids:
- Waiting for a turn on the playground swing.
- Sharing classroom supplies like scissors or markers.
- Taking turns to talk during “show and tell.”
- Waiting for a sibling to finish using the TV or computer.
Strategies to teach taking turns:
- Play Games 🎲 – Use board games, card games, or playground games that naturally involve turn-taking.
- Role-Play Conversations 💬 – Practice passing a ball or toy back and forth, with each person speaking only when they have the object.
- Model Turn-Taking 👩🏫 – Show kids what it looks like by modeling patience and fairness yourself.
- Use Visual Cues 👀 – A timer, talking stick, or even a simple gesture can help kids understand when it’s their turn.
- Praise and Reinforce 🌟 – Acknowledge and celebrate when kids wait their turn: “Great job waiting for your turn on the slide!”
Books that help teach this skill:
- It’s My Turn! by David Bedford
- Wait Your Turn, Word Bird! by Jane Belk Moncure
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🌟 Taking Turns 🌟
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