Social Stories Ages 4-5 3 min read

My Turn to Speak

A circle-time story about waiting, listening, and taking turns.

Try the question at the end Support-friendly routine story
My Turn to Speak

At circle time, the teacher passed a soft talking ball.

When Pia held the ball, everyone listened.

When Pia finished, she passed the ball to Dev.

Waiting felt easier when the turns were clear.

Story thought

Turns help every voice feel heard.

Parent tip

Read slowly, point to key words, and ask one warm question at the end.

Try these story questions

Short follow-up prompts help with listening, memory, and simple inference.

Question 1

What showed whose turn it was?

The talking ball showed whose turn it was to speak.

Question 2

Why did waiting feel easier in circle time?

The turns were clear because the talking ball moved from child to child.

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