Noticing clues that tell us how someone might be feeling.
Thinking about what might happen next based on what has already taken place.
Considering whether an action is likely to get the response someone is hoping for.
Exploring how we use what we see and hear to make predictions.
Mr Bean is seated next to a young child on an airplane. The child does not appear to be feeling well. A flight attendant asks Mr Bean to keep an eye on the child. Mr Bean tries different ways to make the child feel better, including silly faces and gestures.
• How could you tell the child was not feeling well?
• What clues showed you how Mr Bean was feeling about helping?
• Did the child enjoy what Mr Bean was doing?
• What told you that?
• Has someone ever tried to cheer you up in a funny or unexpected way?
• Was there a moment where you guessed what was going to happen next?
• What clues helped you work that out?
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