Materials
Paper place cards or household objects
Story connection
Sarah and the Table with One More Place
Story-connected activity
Make room for one more place
Ages 5–8 · Hospitality, boundaries, and receiving help
Try it together
Participation can be spoken, drawn, pointed, moved, dictated, listened to, or observed.
Steps
- Set up a pretend gathering
- Add an unexpected guest, then add a place for the helper too
- Name one job that can be shared
Low-preparation version
Ask: “What would help the helper feel included?”
Care note
Welcoming others does not mean ignoring capacity, comfort, allergies, or personal boundaries.