WISHES AND WORRIES

Every life is filled with wishes and worries. Sometimes they motivate us to take action. At other times they paralyze us with fear or excitement. The activities in this packet will help children and adult learners share memories of the past and hopes for the future. Purposes:
To provide children and adults with a way to share memories, wishes, and fears To give children opportunities to learn new playtime activities from family members To help children explore possibilities for creating new materials from old To encourage children to share feelings To present children and adults with coping strategies that they can use in difficult situations

JumpStart Recommended Children's Book: The Chalk Doll by Charlotte Pomerantz (HarperTrophy, 1989) Activities for Adults Daily Wishes and.. Preserving Childhood... What a Doll! Family Life in the Media Dont Just Worry... Wishes and Worries... GED Focus: Stress Activities for Families Sharing Superstitions Share My Wishes... I Wish Playtime Traditions Wrapping Up Wishes Wish Book Activities for Children Mixed-Up Emotions Youre Not Alone Guatemalan Worry Dolls Draw A Wish, Paint A Worry Rag Dolls Just for Fun What's in Store

Wishes and Worries

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