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Summary: Rowan encourages kids to embrace new experiences with a positive attitude.
Synopsis: Rowan explains that trying new things can be like an exciting adventure, even if it feels a bit nerve-wracking. She suggests taking deep breaths, imagining positive outcomes, and thinking encouraging thoughts to feel more comfortable. Asking questions and having a supportive friend can make the experience even more enjoyable. Rowan emphasizes the pride in attempting new activities, regardless of the outcome, and looks forward to the amazing discoveries that come from trying new things.
Themes: The story explores themes of courage, resilience, and social support. It emphasizes the importance of approaching new experiences with a positive mindset and how social interactions, like having a friend by your side, can enhance the experience. It encourages children to develop social confidence and resilience by trying new activities and supporting one another.
Using Trying New Things in Session
Therapists can use "Trying New Things" to help children develop social confidence and a positive attitude towards new experiences. Discussing Rowan’s approach can teach children techniques like deep breathing and positive thinking. Role-playing scenarios where children try new activities can help them practice these techniques and build social support by encouraging friends. The story provides a basis for discussing how trying new things together can strengthen friendships and create a supportive environment.
Discussion Questions:
1. How does Rowan feel about trying new things, and why?
2. What techniques does Rowan use to feel more comfortable with new experiences?
3. Why is it helpful to imagine positive outcomes when trying something new?
4. How can asking questions make trying new things easier?
5. Why is having a friend by your side beneficial when trying new things?
6. Can you think of a time when you tried something new? How did it go?
7. How can you support a friend who is nervous about trying something new?
8. Why is it important to be proud of yourself for trying new things, no matter the outcome?
About
Summary: Rowan encourages kids to embrace new experiences with a positive attitude.
Synopsis: Rowan explains that trying new things can be like an exciting adventure, even if it feels a bit nerve-wracking. She suggests taking deep breaths, imagining positive outcomes, and thinking encouraging thoughts to feel more comfortable. Asking questions and having a supportive friend can make the experience even more enjoyable. Rowan emphasizes the pride in attempting new activities, regardless of the outcome, and looks forward to the amazing discoveries that come from trying new things.
Themes: The story explores themes of courage, resilience, and social support. It emphasizes the importance of approaching new experiences with a positive mindset and how social interactions, like having a friend by your side, can enhance the experience. It encourages children to develop social confidence and resilience by trying new activities and supporting one another.
Discussion Questions:
1. How does Rowan feel about trying new things, and why?
2. What techniques does Rowan use to feel more comfortable with new experiences?
3. Why is it helpful to imagine positive outcomes when trying something new?
4. How can asking questions make trying new things easier?
5. Why is having a friend by your side beneficial when trying new things?
6. Can you think of a time when you tried something new? How did it go?
7. How can you support a friend who is nervous about trying something new?
8. Why is it important to be proud of yourself for trying new things, no matter the outcome?