Book Read Alouds
"What the dinosaurs did last night" by Refe Tuma and Susan Tuma
"The Koala Who Could" By Rachel Bright and Jim Field
Follow up thoughts for "The Koala Who Could"
I can deal with change by:
Draw or write about my feelings
Positive self talk ( I can..I'm okay with...)
Talk to a trusted adult
Think about how the change can be good
Ask about changes ahead of time
Take a deep breath
Online Resource:
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/help-kids-cope-big-life-changes
Try and Stick with It by Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed.
Follow Up Activity from Cheri J. Meiners
Perseverance Pictures
Materials: Magazines, large index cards, scissors, glue, paper, crayons or markers
Directions:
Cut out from magazines (or draw pictures) that show people involved in activities requiring perseverance (or sticking with it).
Glue pictures to index cards.
Place the cards in a stack face-down.
You, a family member or friend draw a card. Look at the picture.
Answer these questions: "What's happening?"
"How do you think the person learned to do this?"