I Am Brave
Today our lesson plan was continuing to explore our social and emotional supports we have in our room. We played with our feelings buddies a little more. We were reminded they are next to the bench in the calm down area to hold if needed. We each found a buddy that matched our current emotion.
Kynslee was not feeling well so she connected with sadness.
Lucy and Sandy were HAPPY! Lucy said “ I am actually VERY VERY happy.”
We also looked at the calm down tubes “ timers” that we use. These are a great tool you can stick in a purse or bag to carry with you.
We read the book “Right Now I Am Brave.”
Kynslee left to go home and immediately Avery started to melt down that she wanted to go home too. I understand that. We talked as a group a lot about it. We talked about being brave. I think sometimes as teachers and parents we don’t want children to feel uncomfortable. When we allow a “safe” uncomfortable happen “with love” there is growth. If we always rescue so there are no tears – children can’t grow to know they are brave and resilient.
Mom did leave Avery and there was not one tear.
Avery said she was glad she stayed. The other girls cheered for her and said “ you did it.”
And because even the book agreed we rewarded everyone’s bravery today with a blow pop.
We aren’t just building a cute smart girl tribe. We are building STRONG girls.