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Age range: 3-6
Theme Area: The Feeling Hat
Related Episode: Lights, Camera, Dragon
Subjects/Skills: Conflict Resolution; Emotional Development; Family Life
Materials Needed:
Hat
Directions:
During a disagreement, introduce your child and a sibling or friend to your "Feeling Hat." Tell them that whoever wears the "Feeling Hat" has to say how he is feeling, and describe the problem.
Put the "Feeling Hat" on one of the children. Encourage her to tell the reason for the disagreement, and then to describe how she feels.
Then give the other child a turn to wear the "Feeling Hat" and tell his side of the story, and how he feels.
Take back the "Feeling Hat." Pretend to consult with it, whispering and gesturing. Restate each of the children's statements, in your own words. You might say something like, "Okay, Tina, the "Feeling Hat" said that you're angry because Ajani took the crayon away from you. Is that right? And Ajani, you're frustrated, because you needed to use the blue crayon and Tina wasn't letting you have a turn."
Tell the children that the "Feeling Hat" has some questions for them. Ask questions that will encourage them to think about solutions to their problem. You might say, "Well, the "Feeling Hat" understands how you both feel. You both want to use the blue crayon. Hmm. How could we make everyone happy here? Is there any way that you could both use the crayon?" If the children have trouble answering, offer some suggestions that they can choose from.
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