Noticing how even though Rory gets in to trouble at times, his friends accept him for who he is.
The friends decided to cheer Rory up and each child uses something they are good at.
Exploring how a personal interest or skill, like drawing or telling jokes, can be shared with others.
Thinking about how the things we love can become a way to connect with someone.
Considering how accepting others for who they are can help them feel happy.
Rory has to sit in 'Rory's Spot' and misses out on playing during little lunch. The other children, including Melanie, decide to cheer Rory up while he is stuck inside. Each classmate sends Rory a note containing what they think will cheer him up. They pass jokes, drawings and snacks to Rory through the office window. At the end of little lunch the children wave to Rory, and he is left in the office on his own.
• How do you think Rory was feeling at the beggining of the clip?
• What did Atticus say about Rory?
• What kinds of things did the children make and share through the window?
• Why did they decide to do that?
• How did Rory feel when he received the notes?
• How do you feel when your friends do nice things for you?
• What is something you can do to help someone feel accepted?
• What could you do to brighten another person's day?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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