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

girlren from the red team pulling an imaginary monkey bar
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The blue team said, 'We want the swings!'

girlren from the blue team pretending to swing on an imaginary swing
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The yellow team said, 'We want the slide!'

girlren from the yellow team sliding down an imaginary slide
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Everyone started arguing and shouting. It didn't seem like they would ever agree.

girlren angrily pointing and yelling at each other
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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