Friday, 22 May 2020

Values: WHAT IF...?

WHAT IF...?
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1. Let's listen to the story "Jonathan James and The Whatif Monster" by Michelle Nelson-Schmidt. 



The whatif Monster plagues little Jonathan James with worry and doubt, and sneaks into his thoughts as he navigates the normal fears of childhood such as making new friends and trying new things. 
But in the end, Jonathan overcomes the Whatif Monster and realizes that new things can be wonderful!

2.Sharing your fears through talking, drawing, or writing helps you to express how you feel and provides a wonderful opportunity for dialogue.
I always found that having a safe way to express my worries always made me feel more secure and ready to face them.

While reading Karen Thompson Walker's The Dreamers, I came across the quote, "Worry is a kind of creativity," and it really made me think about worry in a different way. Sure, worrying can be a soul-crushing nightmare at times, but it is kind of cool that I can imagine so many things in my mind that have never (and likely will never) happen. I've always been a worrier (that's what we used to refer to it as back in the day before "anxiety" became a buzzword), and I've always considered it to be a

Let´s make our own Whatif/Worry Monster box who eats our worries.

Making a Worry monster Box is simple!

All you need is a box and something to decorate it with (paper, glue, glitter, stickers, tape, markers, etc)! 
You can use empty tissue boxes to make the monster but any box would work as long as you can cut out a mouth.
3. Once your box is complete, anyone can use it by writing or drawing their worries on pieces of paper anonymously and dropping them inside the box. 
  • You can draw or writte your own worry cards and feed your worry monster with it. Leave your worry behind, the Whatif Monster will hold it for you!
    But remember: you can take your worry back if you ever need it!
  • This is a way to put our worries in a safe place and move on with our day, hopefully feeling more calm and free!
  • You can choose to talk about it or not, leave it in the box or not – but remember you are in control of your worries!
4. Now our worries are safely tucked away, and we can now talk about all the wonderful "what ifs" that might happen, just like in the book!

Will you share your amazing Worry Monster box with me?
Send them to: aoanes@uhsnetwork.net






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2 comments:

  1. Christian Luca Vidal Mercer.23 May 2020 at 19:18

    Thanks so much Agus for such a wonderful idea. It´s so thoughtful of you. Always trying to come up with great suggestions for the kids and their families. Excelent tool to deal with fear and doubt. By the way, loved the story. Thanks again, Clare.

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    1. Miss Agus26 May 2020 at 18:11

      Clare and Chris,
      Thank you for your kind and warm words, and for your tireless effort to make the best of this time with your family!!

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