Chris's Learning Story
I noticed you in the sandpit today, playing with AJ. When he pinched your rugby ball and called you useless, you took a deep breath and told him you didn't like that. You stayed calm even though it was hard, and you communicated your feelings clearly. After a brief moment of conflict, you were able to express how the situation made you feel, which is a big step in knowing how to stand up for yourself.
This moment shows that you are becoming more aware of your feelings and how to manage them. You demonstrated the ability to express what you like and dislike, which helps you develop important communication skills. Your calm response shows that you are learning how to regulate your emotions, even during tricky interactions with friends. This ability to express yourself is vital as you build relationships and navigate social situations.
Next, I want to explore your feelings further. We can talk about different ways to handle situations like this in the future, helping you learn a variety of strategies that may work for you. I'm looking forward to helping you discover how to feel confident in expressing your feelings while also using effective ways to manage challenges with your friends.
Te Whāriki Connections
Mana Atua — The health and wellbeing of the child is protected and nurtured.
Mana Reo — The languages and symbols of their own and other cultures are promoted and protected.
Original Teacher Notes
"Today I noticed in the sandpit that Chris was playing with AJ. AJ pinched his rugby ball because he said Chris was useless. After he punched the referee, I noticed that you were able to stay calm and relaxed, even though you didn't feel it, and you were able to tell AJ that you didn't like that."