A Little Scribble SPOT: A Story About Colorful Emotions
#1 of 57 in A Little SPOT Series
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What’s inside...
A fun colorful story to help a child easily identify their emotions through color. One day Scribble SPOT isn't feeling very well, he is all tangled with emotions. He feels angry, happy, sad, peaceful, confident, and love all at the same time. A little boy and girl guide him through how to separate his emotions so they can be easily identified and managed. He becomes mindful of his feelings and becomes happy as a result. This story was developed as a fun introduction into emotions! In order to learn how to cope and manage with emotions a child must first learn how to identify which emotion they are having.
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Discussion points
How did the different colors in the book make you feel?
Which color Scribble SPOT do you relate to the most when you are happy, sad, or angry?
Why do you think the Scribble SPOTs changed colors according to their feelings?
How can we express our feelings like the Scribble SPOTs did in the book?
What can you do if a friend is feeling like a blue Scribble SPOT?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child to think about their favorite color and how that color makes them feel.
While reading, pause on pages displaying different Scribble SPOTs to ask your child how they think the SPOT is feeling based on the color.
Discuss the importance of expressing emotions and how sometimes, like the colors, emotions can mix.
Encourage your child to draw their own Scribble SPOT and color it based on their current mood.
After reading, revisit the book’s themes by drawing examples of times when your child felt similar emotions, using colors to portray those feelings.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Emotions
Explanation: The story uses colorful scribbles to represent different emotions, helping children visualize and differentiate between feelings like happiness, anger, and sadness.
Real-World Application: Children learn to identify and articulate their emotions, promoting emotional intelligence and empathy in everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Emotional Regulation
Explanation: The protagonist navigates various emotional scenarios, demonstrating techniques to manage and respond to feelings appropriately.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply these strategies to self-regulate their emotions during challenging situations at school or at home.
Example Lesson: Color Recognition
Explanation: Each emotion in the book is linked with a specific color, reinforcing color recognition skills in a fun and engaging way.
Real-World Application: Children can use colors as a tool to express themselves or to remember how to handle specific emotions.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Expression
Explanation: The artistic scribble characters encourage children to use art as a form of expression.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to engage in artistic activities to express their own emotions and thoughts creatively.
Example Lesson: Empathy Development
Explanation: By seeing how the scribble navigates emotions, children can better understand how their peers might feel in similar situations.
Real-World Application: This can enhance their ability to empathize with others, fostering positive peer interactions and friendships.