The Girl Who Sat by the Fence

In this heartwarming TeleSesh Stories episode, listeners follow Ava as she navigates the challenge of being the “new kid” at school and learns that friendship often begins with small brave moments. Through simple conversations, invitations to play, and learning how to include others, kids hear a relatable story about confidence, connection, and kindness.Speech & Social Tips Woven Into This Story:​ Asking questions helps keep conversations going​ Simple invitations like “Want to play?” can build friendships​ Listening is just as important as talking​ Joining a group can feel scary, and that’s okay​ Friendships often grow through small everyday moments​ Including others helps everyone feel welcome​ Practicing social language builds confidence over timePerfect for ages 5–9, especially kids working on:​ Social communication​ Conversation skills​ Confidence in school settings​ Making and keeping friends​ Perspective taking and inclusionTeleSesh Stories combines storytelling, speech and language support, and meaningful life lessons in fun, engaging adventures for kids.