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Boo Boo Cream
Ahead of time, make a label “BOO BOO CREAM” for a small pump bottle of
hand lotion, and paste a small picture of a child who is sad or hurt. (Be sure to
choose lotion that will not sting on a scrape or cause an allergic reaction.)
At circle time, bring a plastic doll to the carpet and tell a story about how the
doll fell down and scraped her hand.
Ask the children how the doll felt because of the scrape or boo boo.
Talk about some things you could do to make the doll feel better.
Show the children the bottle of “Boo Boo cream” that can help little hurts.
Squeeze a drop on the finger of a child willing to volunteer and invite him to rub
the cream on the doll’s hand.
Let the children know that caring about others’ feelings is kind.
Encourage the children to ask for the Boo Boo Cream when they see an adult
or child who has a little hurt. Place the Boo Boo cream on a shelf within sight,
but out of the children’s reach.
Watch Me!
Observe the children as they are playing outside. Move around to each child and
say, “I like to watch how you can…..climb to the top of the slide, carry that heavy
bucket, or pull the wagon around the tree.”
Carry a small notepad to record your observations.
Children will eagerly call out, “Watch me, watch me,” as you recognize their
efforts and skills! Show your enthusiasm by smiling, clapping, or describing what
you saw.
Send a note home to a few parents each day to share their child’s accomplishment.
Title the note, “Watch Me…” and then add “pull the wagon, jump from
the low step, or bounce the big ball,” to match the skill you observed. Sign it with
the child’s name.
Parents will enjoy receiving notes about their child’s accomplishments.
Extend this activity by taking photos of children accomplishing a skill. Display
them on a bulletin board called “Watch Me!”