Noticing how it feels when something you created or did is copied by someone else.
Thinking about why someone might copy a friend's idea and what they might be feeling.
Seeing how being encouraged and given time, can help someone find their own ideas.
Recognising that there is no one right way to play, move, or create – your way is a good way.
Daniel, Miss Elaina and Jodi are playing school together and taking turns to show their dances. Each time Miss Elaina says or does something, Jodi copies her. Miss Elaina gets upset and tells her friends she does not want Jodi to copy her. Jodi is reminded she can do things her own way. Jodi then finds new ways of playing and shows her friend.
• How do you think Miss Elaina felt when Jodi kept copying her dance?
• Why do you think Jodi kept copying instead of making up her own dance?
• Is there something you like to do in your own special way?
• Have you ever felt stuck when you could not think of your own idea?
• What could you say to a friend to help them come up with their own idea?
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