Sharing and taking turns.

Giving up something you're using, even for a minute, is genuinely hard. A clear way to see the turn coming back helps.

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Taking Turns

Sometimes I am playing with something and someone else wants a turn.

Giving a turn can feel hard. I am not losing the toy.

When my turn is done, I let them have a turn.

I can watch or do something else while I wait.

Then the turn comes back to me. Taking turns means everyone gets a turn.

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More ways to help with sharing

What to expect

Sharing feels like losing the thing, which is why it's so hard. Showing that turns come back, and giving the wait a shape, makes taking turns feel fair instead of like a loss. A timer makes 'your turn, then mine' concrete.

One tip from a dad who's been there

Use a timer so turns are about the clock, not about you taking the toy away. 'First your turn, then my turn' on a card shows the toy is coming back.

Common questions

What if my child grabs and won't share?

Grabbing usually means the turn felt like it would never come back. 'My turn comes back' is the sentence to teach. A visible turn order or a timer makes the coming-back real.

Can I make this in Spanish?

Yes. Every tool and this page exist in Spanish, and the printed page comes out in the language you choose. Use the language switch at the top.

Do I need an account?

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