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“First Day of School” is a therapeutic social story about a little mouse named Taylor who overcomes his first day jitters, shyness and struggles to make friends on his first day of school. With the help of positive thinking and practical tips and support from his mother, Taylor learns to enjoy school and make new friends through thinking positively with a growth mindset. This is an age-appropriate therapy tool that includes self-reflexive question pages for children and 20 ideas for making friends at school for young school goers and can be used in counselling, play therapy, social work sessions or read at home to prepare for going to school.
1 PDF digital file that includes a therapeutic story, 2 Self-reflexive question pages and 2 pages of ideas on how to make friends at school.
Therapists can benefit from using this story in psychological settings in several ways:
• As a tool for teaching children about managing emotions and stress: The story’s main character, Taylor, demonstrates how to use deep breathing and positive thinking to manage feelings of nervousness and sadness.
• As a tool for teaching social skills: The story highlights the challenges of making friends and provides tips and strategies for building friendships, such as joining a club or asking someone to play at recess.
• As an icebreaker: Therapists can use the story to start a conversation with children about their own experiences starting school or making friends.
• As a tool for teaching children about self-motivation and perseverance: The story teaches children that making friends and enjoying school can take time and effort, but that it is worth it in the end.
• As a tool for teaching the importance of communication: The story teaches children about the importance of communicating with their parents and other adults when they are struggling, and how adults can provide support and guidance.
• As a tool for teaching children about self-esteem and self-worth: The story teaches children that it is normal to feel nervous and sad, but that with time, effort, and support, they can overcome these feelings and enjoy school.
• As a tool for teaching children to never give up easily and to be patient.
• As a tool for teaching children the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness.
The skills taught in this book include the following:
• It helps children prepare for the first day of school: The story provides a relatable and comforting narrative for children who may be anxious about starting school. It can help them understand that it is normal to feel nervous, and that with time and effort, they can enjoy school and make friends.
• It teaches valuable life skills: The story teaches children about managing emotions, making friends, and positive thinking, which are important skills that will help them throughout their lives.
• It promotes communication: The story encourages children to communicate with their parents and other adults when they are struggling, which can help to foster open and healthy communication between parents and children.
• It promotes self-esteem and self-worth: The story teaches children that it is normal to feel nervous and sad, but that with time, effort, and support, they can overcome these feelings and enjoy school.
• It promotes self-motivation and perseverance: The story teaches children that making friends and enjoying school can take time and effort, but that it is worth it in the end.
• It is an easy read: The story is written in a simple and easy-to-understand language that is appropriate for children.
• It is a fun and engaging way to teach children about the importance of self-awareness and self-reflection.
• It is a great way to bond with your child and start a conversation about their own experiences and feelings.
• It is a great way to teach children about managing stress and how to cope with it.
• It is a great tool for therapists to use during their sessions with children.
• Overall, this book is an excellent resource for parents who want to help their children feel more confident and excited about starting school and making friends.
This story can help children learn several important lessons such as:
• It’s normal to feel nervous and scared on the first day of school.
• Making friends takes time and patience.
• Positive thinking and deep breathing can help manage stress.
• It’s important to focus on the positive things that happen throughout the day, even when things are difficult.
• It’s okay to ask for help, and parents or other adults can provide guidance and support.
• Overcoming challenges and making new friends can make school a fun and enjoyable experience.
• The importance of self-motivation and to not give up easily.
• The significance of communication and how it can help overcome challenges.
A Happy Space is a multidisciplinary team of therapists and techies who believe that play is the best medicine. We’ve created a collection of digital tools to help your clients, students, children (and yourself!) feel their best, whether they’re dealing with stress, anxiety, or just need a little pick-me-up. Think of us as your personal virtual playmates, here to help you feel happy, healthy, and whole.
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