Noticing that it is okay when something does not work straight away and that trying again is a good thing to do.
Exploring how asking for help is a brave and helpful thing to do.
Thinking about how a grown up or friend can help us when we are stuck on something.
Considering that everyone needs help sometimes, even with small things, and that is perfectly okay.
Reflecting on how it feels when we ask for help and someone helps us.
Daniel is playing with blocks in his bedroom with Mum. He wants to balance King Tigi on top of the blocks but King Tigi keeps falling off. Daniel tries again and again but the same thing keeps happening. Mum Tiger gently shows Daniel that it is okay to ask for help. When Daniel asks for help, Mum Tiger helps him and they solve the problem together.
• What was Daniel trying to do with the blocks?
• What was happening when he kept trying?
• How do you think Daniel felt when King Tigi kept falling?
• What did Mum Tiger help Daniel learn to do?
• Have you ever needed help with something?
• Who do you ask when you need help?
• What words could you use to ask for help?
• How do you feel when someone helps you?
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