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Age range: 3-6
Theme Area: Expressing Emotions
Related Episode: Cassie Loves a Parade
Subjects/Skills: Emotional Development; Language Development
Materials Needed:
Socks
Laundry basket
Directions:
Use situations that your child has experienced to create story starters that will encourage her to talk about her emotions.
For example, you might think of a time when your child felt rejected because a group of kids were playing at the park and didn't ask her to join them.
Begin by telling the story just as if you were reading a bedtime story. You might pause at parts to encourage your child to share her feelings.
The story might sound something like this: "Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lisette. Lisette really liked to play with other kids in the park. One day when Lisette went to the park, there was a bunch of other kids playing hopscotch. Lisette loved to play hopscotch. She went over and watched the kids playing, but they didn't ask her to play. That made Lisette feel really (pause)."
Use the story to explore ways of reacting to the situation, leading your child to a positive outcome. For example, "So Lisette felt really sad. She could have cried. Would that make her feel better? What could Lisette have done to make herself feel better? Lisette could introduce herself and ask the kids if she could play. That's just what she did. The kids told Lisette she could play with them. Then she didn't feel sad anymore."
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