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Age range: 3-6
Theme Area: Washing Away Fears
Related Episode: Cowboy Max
Subjects/Skills: Emotional Development; Art
Materials Needed:
Chalk
Pavement to draw on
Bucket of water
Directions:
Talk to your child about Max's fear of falling. Point out how Maxs
friends helped him face his fear. Ask, "If you were Max's friend, how would
you help him get back on the pony?"
Ask your child if there is something he is afraid of, in the same
way that Max was afraid of falling off the pony.
With the chalk and your child, go out to the pavement and ask him to
draw a picture of what he is afraid of. Let him draw as many pictures as he
would like to.
When he's finished, discuss what he drew. Encourage him to talk about
his feelings. Acknowledge your child's fears. For instance, you could say,
"I can see why you are afraid of thunder. It is so loud and sudden!"
Tell your child that now that you both have looked at his fears, you
can send them floating away. With him, pour water on the chalk drawings to
wash them away. In this way you are acknowledging the fears of your child
and in by doing so, they can be cleared away. Explain to your child that
talking about his fears can help make them less scary.
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