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Quiet play · The activity desk
Feeling and support story
Imagine how a character feels and what might help.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
Open interactive activity →Add to play journal →What you need
Paper and a large child-appropriate crayon, or an intact picture book.
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Let's make it happen
- Draw a character or choose one in a picture book. Imagine a small event in their day.
- Ask how the character might feel; accept different ideas and invite your child to explain if they want.
- Imagine one way to offer support, such as asking what the character needs, then let your child decide what happens next.
Let your child pass or use words, pointing, or gestures. A face alone cannot tell you exactly how someone feels.