The Why Don't You Share? DVD is the first product for this story. It is a short video clip of the story read aloud by Amanda. It can be played on computer or on DVD players.
The story is about two children who want the same doll. It helps children learn about what might happen if they don't share. It also models the language and actions associated with sharing.
To find out more about the story and preview a couple of pages, click here.
Can We Swap? is pdf document which contains 14 different cards depicting toys, a "turn-taking tube" to help children keep track of turns, and instructions. The card game works best when four children play.
The aim of the game is to swap cards until all your cards are in pairs. It is like "fish", but you have to swap a card rather than just take one from another person.
The educational aim of the game is for children to learn
sharing skills such as:
Sharing is Fun! is a printable Board game provided as a pdf on disk. It is a game that can be played by 4-6 players at one time. It is played in a similar way to the traditional "Snakes and Ladders" board game.
Sharing is Fun! uses visuals and repetitive phrases to help children learn about the difference between sharing and fighting over toys. This came can also help children learn concentration skills, turn-taking, counting, colours and fine motor control.
An activity plan for teachers and parents, accompanied by a booklet and editable word document of social stories about sharing.
The first booklet contains an article on the
development of friendship skills, as well as discussion and activity
ideas to help parents and teachers talk about sharing. It also has a set of printable resources.
The second booklet provides three different social stories relating to taking turns and sharing with instructions on how to use them. It is accompanied by an editable Word file of the social stories to ensure that you can adapt them to the needs of your individual child.