Dear Mulberry,
We talked about having lots of feelings when we have an idea and someone messes up our idea or even if we’re scared that they’re going to mess it up.
I feel scared when I feel angry. Sometimes when I feel scared, I run, and sometimes I stomp and growl, and sometimes I freeze or nervously laugh or want to be extra nice. These thing all just happen in the moment I’m scared, and sometimes that out of control feeling, scares me more.
Today, two people had different ideas about the big black track. Then they had different ideas about chase. Then they had different ideas about the foam blocks. And by the time they had different ideas about the foam blocks, IT WAS TOO MUCH. They needed help. One tackled and hit, and one bit. And then, they both felt much worse. I’m sorry I didn’t get there to help.
What really helps is to have someone to be with when I feel scared who listens and stays nearby until the scared/angry passes. And then the next time something similarly scary happens, I feel just safe enough to choose something else. I wonder what you would choose.
Love,
Teacher Michelle