1) choose a toy for shared play; 2) agree on taking turns; 3) let someone else play with it; 4) return the toy or choose another one.
Free printable chart
One page, US Letter, with a box for every step and every day of the week. Put it on the fridge and let your child tick the boxes.
Prefer A4? It prints fine with “fit to page”.
The 4 steps, with a tip for you
- Choose a toy for shared playParent tip: It does not have to be the favorite one.
- Agree on taking turnsParent tip: For example: you get 2 minutes, then I do.
- Let someone else play with itParent tip: Even for a short time — already a success.
- Return the toy or choose another oneParent tip: Reinforce the positive experience.
Make it a quest instead of a reminder
Instead of repeating the instruction, start with a tiny story. In Mess Monsters this routine opens like this: “Toy Titan is holding a toy and does not know how to share it. Shall we help make an agreement?”
You stay the game master. Your child does the real step, you confirm it on your phone, and Toy Titan gets a little happier with every step. The phone stays with the adult; the routine happens in the real world.
Run this routine in Mess Monsters
This routine is part of Mess Monsters Premium. The core routines are free. You can also make your own quest by describing the routine in your own words.
