Three Good Things
What you need
- a soft toy to hold
How to do it
- Once they're tucked in, ask your child to tell you three good things about their day, counting them on their fingers.
- Ask about one of them: what happened, who was there, why was it good?
- Tell them your three good things too.
- Finish with one thing to look forward to tomorrow.
Why it matters
Remembering the good bits of the day and saying why they were good is a gentle way to end it, with time to talk.
What they're learning
- Remembering
- Looking back over the day to pick the good bits.
- Because
- Saying why something was good joins two ideas up.
- Feelings words
- Happy, proud, excited: naming how it felt.
What to look for
Notice them joining ideas up with "because" or "and then".
A tip
Go with whatever they pick, however small. A good puddle counts.
Make it easier or harder
Easier: ask for one good thing and help with the words
Harder: add one thing that was tricky, and what helped
