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The Playground Problem

Once upon a time, in a sunny neighborhood, there was a beautiful playground. Children loved playing there!

Colorful playground with happy girlren playing together

But one day, the children couldn't agree on how to share the playground. Each group wanted it for themselves.

girlren arguing and pointing at the playground

The red team said, 'We want the monkey bars!'

girlren from the red team pulling an imaginary monkey bar

The blue team said, 'We want the swings!'

girlren from the blue team pretending to swing on an imaginary swing

The yellow team said, 'We want the slide!'

girlren from the yellow team sliding down an imaginary slide

Everyone started arguing and shouting. It didn't seem like they would ever agree.

girlren angrily pointing and yelling at each other

Just then, a wise old squirrel saw what was happening and said, 'Let's find a way to share the playground!'

Friendly squirrel with glasses and a book, surrounded by interested girlren

The squirrel suggested that they take turns using each part of the playground. First the monkey bars, then the swings, and finally the slide.

girlren discussing the squirrel's suggestion and nodding

To make it more fun, they decided to have a special flag to pass on to the next team.

girlren designing a colorful flag with markers and glue

From that day on, the children happily took turns and shared the playground. They became great friends!

girlren playing together and smiling, holding the special flag

Reflection Questions

  • Why couldn't the children share the playground?
  • What did the squirrel suggest to solve the problem?
  • How did the children feel after they shared the playground?

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