Social Story BuilderWhen a Friend Doesn't Want to Play
Handling disappointment when a friend says not now.
We'll save your own copy to My Stories, where you can add your child's name and photos, change any words, then share it or print it.
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My name is {{childName}}. This is my story about times when a friend does not want to play. Sometimes I ask my friend to play, and the answer is 'no' or 'not now'. That can feel disappointing. Disappointment is a normal feeling, and it passes.
Friends say no for lots of reasons. Sometimes they feel tired or busy. Sometimes they want to play a different game, or play alone for a while. Saying no is not about me — everyone needs different things at different times.
When a friend says no, I still have good choices. I can play something else. I can ask another friend. I can play happily on my own for a while — playing alone can be fun too. I can ask again later.
One 'no' does not end a friendship. Friends can say no to a game and still be friends. Another time, my friend and I will play together again. Handling a 'no' calmly is something I am learning to do well.
We'll save your own copy to My Stories, where you can add your child's name and photos, change any words, then share it or print it.