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Flexible Thinking | Pablo

Category

Friendships and Connection

Age Groups

Young Children

Children

Duration

3:05

Topics

Flexible Thinking

Different Preferences

Perspective Taking

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Learning Opportunities

Noticing that people can think about the same thing in different ways.

Exploring how imagination and facts can work together.

Recognising how asking a question can clear up confusion.

Thinking flexibly about what something could be.

Content Summary

In this clip from Pablo, Pablo and his friends look at an object his mum gave him. It looks a bit like a fork or a spoon. The friends imagine it could be a rocket, a boat or a hat for birds. Draff shares park rules and facts, and explains that the pointy bits are called tines. Pablo wonders if he is meant to eat his lunch with it.

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Prompt Questions

  • What did the friends think the object might be?
  • How was Draff's way of thinking different from the others?
  • What did Mouse do when Draff used a new word?
  • What do you do when someone uses a word you do not know?
  • Do you like to imagine ideas or share facts?
  • How could the friends make sure every idea is heard?

A Note on Using This Resource

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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