Noticing that it can feel hard to join a game at first.
Exploring how asking a friend can help us join in.
Thinking about the words we could use to ask to play.
Understanding that asking is a brave and friendly thing to do.
Daniel and Max are at the park. They want to join their friend, but at first they feel unsure how. Max's Sister reminds them they can ask "Can I play too?" Daniel and Max ask Prince Wednesday if they can join in. Their friend happily says yes, and everyone plays together at the park.
• What did Daniel and Max want to do at the park?
• What words did Daniel use to ask to join in?
• How do you think Daniel felt before he asked?
• How did the friends answer when Daniel and Max asked?
• When have you wanted to join in a game?
• What could you say to ask to join a game?
• What could you do if a friend said "not right now"?
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