Story About Fear and Courage

💡 About this activity

🎯 Learning objectives

• Identify the little seed's fear.
• Use words or gestures to share something that helped the little seed.
• Share an idea about what can help someone facing something new.

🧺 What you need

• Printed story page
• Colored pencils or crayons

👣 How to do it

1. Print the page and gather the materials.
2. Show your child the picture and ask what they see.
3. Read the story aloud, pausing to notice their reactions.
4. Model a response: “The little seed felt scared, but she wasn't alone.”
5. Invite your child to talk about the story and, if they wish, something new they have experienced.
6. Offer the space on the page for them to draw something that helps when they feel scared.
7. Thank them for the conversation and remind them that asking for help is a way to take care of themselves.

🍎 Teaching suggestions

• Say, “It's okay to feel scared. You can take your time and ask for help.”
• If your child doesn't want to talk about themselves, focus on the little seed.
• Accept answers given through gestures, drawings or just a few words.
• In a group, give each child time to speak without requiring anyone to share.

🔀 Variations

💬 Talk about it

• How did the little seed feel about coming out of the soil?
• What helped the little seed take her small step?
• Have you ever felt scared to try something new? What was it like?
• What or who can help you when you feel scared?

👀 What to look for

• Notice whether your child recognizes or points out the little seed's fear.
• Notice whether they identify something that helped the character.
• Observe whether they use words, gestures or a drawing to express a way to seek support.