Noticing what jealousy feels like.
Exploring why we sometimes want what someone else has.
Considering how talking about a jealous feeling can help.
Thinking about fun ways friends can share special things.
Recognising that jealousy is a normal feeling that everyone has.
Daniel and Katerina play at O the Owl's treehouse. They are playing with O's special new science kit. Katerina loves the bubble wand and Daniel likes the magnifying glass. Daniel and Katerina start to feel jealous because they want tools like O's.
• What were Daniel and Katerina playing with at the treehouse?
• How did Daniel and Katerina feel about O's science kit?
• How can you tell when someone feels jealous?
• Have you ever wanted something that a friend had?
• What could you do when you feel jealous?
• Why is it helpful to talk about it?
• How could friends share a special toy?
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