5. Music and Movement: Simon Says Yoga
Strick a Pose from the deck like Simon, Says games As long as the music is playing, we need to hold this Movement pose
6. Mood Ball Faces
Too often we tell people to "Just Smile" or "Be Happy" because it makes those around us feel more comfortable. We need to teach children that moods like happiness are just as valid and needed as unhappiness. Delving into the mood is important. We cannot fully appreciate Joy if we do not know sadness or anger. Validate the bad mood and use it as a learning opportunity. According to Carter, bad moods are an opportunity to help build a child’s “emotional literacy” and learn the difference between “feeling bad” and “bad behavior.” We should acknowledge that the child feels not happy and that he has a right to do so. Use the mood faces to talk about feelings. the Happy Smile is for times like:__________ the Frustrated Eyes are for times like:.__________
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