Pico and the Borrowed Ball

Pico: Hi, Mina. Can I borrow it? That shiny ball looks fun. I’ll be careful and give it back after snack time, promise.

Mina: Sure, Pico. Here you are. Please return it when you finish, and don’t lose it. I’m glad you asked politely first.

Pico: Thanks! I borrowed it and played near the playground for a minute. After snack, I wanted to return it, but now it is missing.

Mina: Have you seen it in your cubby? Sometimes things get left there by mistake. Let’s look first and search carefully together.

Pico: I looked in my cubby. It is not there. I checked under my bag too. I left it over there by the window, I think.

Mina: Okay, then let’s check the classroom, near the door, and under the table. Do you remember rolling it anywhere?

Pico: Maybe I did. I was hurrying back from snack, and the ball slipped away. Oh! There it is, rolling by the chair.

Mina: Great! You found it. Thanks for helping search. Can you bring it back now?

Pico: Yes, of course. I’m sorry I forgot where I left it. Here you are, Mina. Thank you for waiting and helping me find it.

Mina: That’s okay. Next time, say, Where did I leave it? Then look in one place at a time. We can find things faster.