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About
Summary: Leila feels nervous about her first day of school, but learns to manage her anxiety with the help of her sister and a kind teacher.
Synopsis: Leila experiences anxiety about starting school again after a fun summer. Her sister Tammy notices her discomfort and explains the concept of "back-to-school butterflies," helping Leila recognize her worries. At school, a kind teacher named Mrs. Tuttleston reassures her, and Leila makes a new friend, Amari, who also feels nervous. By the end of the day, Leila learns to manage her anxiety and finds joy in new friendships and experiences.
Themes: The story explores themes of anxiety, coping strategies, empathy, and resilience. It highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing feelings of worry, using mindfulness techniques like deep breathing, and finding support through social connections. The narrative also emphasizes the value of kindness and understanding in easing transitions and building new relationships.
Using Back to School Butterflies in Session
Therapists can use "Back to School Butterflies" to help children identify and express their feelings of anxiety. By discussing Leila’s experiences, children can relate their own worries and learn to recognize similar emotions in themselves. The story introduces coping strategies, such as deep breathing, which therapists can practice with children to help them manage their anxiety. Additionally, role-playing scenarios based on the story can help children rehearse calming techniques in a safe environment. The narrative also fosters empathy, as children see how Leila and Amari support each other, encouraging discussions about how they can support friends who feel nervous or scared.
Discussion Questions:
1. How did Leila feel about going back to school, and why?
2. What are "back-to-school butterflies," and have you ever felt them?
3. How did Tammy help Leila feel better about her first day?
4. What did Leila do when she felt nervous in the classroom?
5. How did meeting Amari help Leila feel less anxious?
6. Why is it important to talk about your worries with someone you trust?
7. Can you think of a time when you felt nervous like Leila? What helped you feel better?
8. What are some ways you can help a friend who is feeling nervous or scared?
About
Summary: Leila feels nervous about her first day of school, but learns to manage her anxiety with the help of her sister and a kind teacher.
Synopsis: Leila experiences anxiety about starting school again after a fun summer. Her sister Tammy notices her discomfort and explains the concept of "back-to-school butterflies," helping Leila recognize her worries. At school, a kind teacher named Mrs. Tuttleston reassures her, and Leila makes a new friend, Amari, who also feels nervous. By the end of the day, Leila learns to manage her anxiety and finds joy in new friendships and experiences.
Themes: The story explores themes of anxiety, coping strategies, empathy, and resilience. It highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing feelings of worry, using mindfulness techniques like deep breathing, and finding support through social connections. The narrative also emphasizes the value of kindness and understanding in easing transitions and building new relationships.
Discussion Questions:
1. How did Leila feel about going back to school, and why?
2. What are "back-to-school butterflies," and have you ever felt them?
3. How did Tammy help Leila feel better about her first day?
4. What did Leila do when she felt nervous in the classroom?
5. How did meeting Amari help Leila feel less anxious?
6. Why is it important to talk about your worries with someone you trust?
7. Can you think of a time when you felt nervous like Leila? What helped you feel better?
8. What are some ways you can help a friend who is feeling nervous or scared?