A common conflict that I have observed children needing adult support with is when one person is too controlling in a game and the other person doesn't get to add their ideas.
I used puppets to tell a story of two situations, one where one person is too controlling and another where both characters get to add their ideas. The children articulated what kind of feelings they observed in the characters.
I drew faces on their little fingers and they took turns re-enacting these two scenarios.
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| What it looks like when we share ideas. |
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| What it looks like when we don't share ideas |
After watching a short video of Franklin Is Bossy the children reflected on how it feels when someone is too bossy in a game and how often they include the ideas of others in play.
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| self assessment |
Thanks Wendy! Great topic and one that certainly presents a frequent challenge. I look forward to reinforcing these concepts at home.
ReplyDeleteRocco's use of the word 'Sorry' and accepting responsibility has improved tremendously over the last month. I credit the great lessons he receives at Creative Minds :) and the nurturing environment you all provide.
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The concept of responsibility is one that is practiced daily in many situations at Creative Minds and one that the children practice with pride. For example, they readily "take responsibility" to help clean an area. I've observed some children, including Rocco, demonstrate an understanding of their responsibility in making a play situation with a friend pleasant and fun.
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