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Sisters Guiding Good Decision-Making
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Repost: In this week's episode, Kaya and Vivi share their experiences of modeling good behavior and decision-making when they are around their peers in and out of school. How? By showing them through actions and not telling them to be different. These sweet girls are funny, authentic, truthful, and hold strong values in compassion, empathy and friendship. Enjoy Kaya and Vivi in this week's interview.
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Picture Book Recommendations:
a. A Respectful Spot: A Story About Respecting People, Places, And Things
Author and Illustrator: Diane Alber
What does it mean to be RESPECTFUL? Being RESPECTFUL tells people you not only care about them but you also care about yourself too! Join a cute little yellow SPOT as he shows all the different ways to be respectful to people, places and things. With fun illustrations your child will be able to see actual scenarios that your child is in everyday! From being polite, to respecting personal space and property, your child will have a clear understand of what it means to be respectful and why it's so important.
b. The Bad Seed
Author: Jory John Illustrator: Pete Oswald
This is a book about a bad seed. A baaaaaaaaaad seed. How bad? Do you really want to know? He has a bad temper, bad manners, and a bad attitude. He's been bad since he can remember! With Jory John's charming and endearing text and bold expressive illustrations by Pete Oswald, here is The Bad Seed: a funny yet touching tale that reminds us of the remarkably transformative power of will, acceptance, and just being you. Perfect for young readers, as well as anyone navigating their current world, The Bad Seed proves that positive change is possible for each and every one of us.
c. What Do You Do With A Chance
Author: Kobi Yamada Illustrator: Mae Besom
In this story, a child is visited by his first chance and unsure what to do with it, he lets it go. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though he still wants to take them. Then one day he realizes that he doesn't need to be brave all the time, just at the right time, to find out what amazing things can happen when he takes a chance.
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d. I Choose To Be A Helper
Author and Illustrator: Elizabeth Estrada
There are so many ways to help out when others need a hand. With real life examples, your child will learn to be more thoughtful and helpful. ”I Choose to Be a Helper” is a quiet, thoughtful story that teaches readers how to consider others when making daily choices.
Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions. A new book series developed in tandem with teachers and therapists to help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions.
Questions For Discussion: -Have you ever watched your peers behaving in a negative way and wondered how to help them? -Would you tell them to stop or show them a more positive way to behave? Why? -Name a few strategies you might use to show a friend a better path of behavior without telling them to change.
-What is your main take away from today's episode? Why?
Have a great week!
Keep Reading and Keep Leading,
Tina
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