Noticing that people have different ideas of how to play.
Exploring how Katerina finds her own way to join the game.
Considering how friends can play together, even when they play differently.
Thinking about how we are different in some ways and the same in many ways.
Recognising that playing differently can add to the game in a fun way.
Daniel and Juan Carlos are playing explorers at the splash park. The friends climb up high on the slides pretending to see things in the distance. Katerina plays on the ground, exploring a different way. Juan Carlos thinks Katerina does not want to play with Daniel and himself. Daniel helps Juan Carlos understand that they can play the game in different ways.
• What game were Daniel and his friends playing?
• How were Daniel and Juan Carlos being explorers?
• How did Katerina play the explorers game in her own way?
• What games do you like to play?
• How do you like to make up new ideas for playing?
• How can friends play together when they like different things?
• What else could Daniel have said to Juan Carlos to help him understand?
• How do you think the friends felt when they all played at the end?
• How could you help a friend join in your game?
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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