Joyfulness
Read "The Grouchy Ladybug" and practice verbalization skills
Month 2 · Activity 12 · Character Traits
Instructions
- Learning to be "joyful" can be characterized by not being "grouchy"
- Read the story "The Grouchy Ladybug" by Eric Carle or Read/Listen here
- Ask the child to share things that make him "grouchy"
- Make a list of the "grouchy" items (Showing a child how you use writing skills is important to their wanting to learn to write. When we say “make a list” please use paper/pencil or chalk/dry erase board and let a child watch you write)
- Discuss what you can do together with a child so those grouchy items can turn into "joyful" happenings
- For example, the statement "When I go to bed I get grouchy because I don’t like to brush my teeth" can be discussed and different solutions presented. Perhaps, giving a timer for a child to set for how long to brush, purchasing a different toothbrush or flavor of toothpaste, or learning about preventing cavities can make brushing teeth a "joyful" bedtime routine.
Simplify
Share something that makes you grouchy and then ask the child to tell you something that makes them grouchy.
Extend
Chat about how you can change a feeling of "grouchy" to feeling "joyful". For example, I was feeling "grouchy" because I had to pick up my toys. Mom suggested we put on some music and set a timer to see how long it would take to pick up the toys. Now I feel "joyful".
QUESTIONS FOR CHILD
Can you share one great thing that happened today?
What is something that makes you grouchy every time it happens?
Video Demo:
Materials
- Book "The Grouchy Ladybug" by Eric Carle or Read/Listen here (use full screen and pause as needed)
- paper
- pencil
Activity Resources
Language Skills
Social Skills
Problem Solving Skills
