Can and Can't Believe in Themselves: Big Life Lessons for Little Kids (Big Life Lessons for Little Kids)
Big Life Lessons for Little Kids Series
What’s inside...
In 'Can and Can't Believe in Themselves: Big Life Lessons for Little Kids,' Jane Doe offers a collection of stories that aim to instill confidence and self-belief in young children. The book centers around characters named Can and Can't, who encounter various challenges and learn vital life lessons. The narratives emphasize the importance of a positive mindset, perseverance, and recognizing one's unique abilities. This book is a valuable tool for parents and educators to help build a solid foundation of self-esteem and resilience in children from an early age.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did Can and Can't feel when they tried something new? Have you ever felt the same way?
What was one challenge that Can faced, and how did he overcome it?
Can you think of a time you believed in yourself like Can and achieved something?
How do you think Can and Can't helped each other? Why is it important to help our friends?
What is one thing you would like to try but feel a little unsure about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation with your child by sharing a personal story about a time you faced a challenge, and how you overcame it.
Encourage your child to draw or act out a favorite scene from the book, then discuss the feelings and outcomes of that scene.
After reading, ask your child to think of three things they believe they are good at and discuss why self-belief is important.
Use the characters' stories as moral lessons, drawing parallels to real-life situations your child might encounter.
Celebrate their responses and self-reflections to reinforce positive self-belief and confidence.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Self-belief and Confidence
Explanation: Through the characters Can and Can't, the book illustrates how believing in oneself can open doors to new opportunities and successes.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by embracing challenges in school or in sports, understanding that self-confidence can lead to accomplishing their goals.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the Face of Failure
Explanation: Can't shows how to gracefully accept and learn from failure, transforming setbacks into growth opportunities.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that failing is a part of learning and that persistence, even after failing, is important in achieving success.
Example Lesson: Importance of a Positive Attitude
Explanation: The story demonstrates how Can's positive attitude leads to better outcomes compared to Can't's negativity, highlighting the power of positivity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to maintain a positive outlook in various situations, such as trying new activities or facing difficult tasks at school, which can lead to more fruitful experiences.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Can helps Can't see the potential within themselves, showing the value of supporting and understanding others.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by helping peers who struggle with self-doubt, fostering an environment of support and empathy among friends and classmates.
Example Lesson: The Power of Words
Explanation: The contrast between Can and Can't exemplifies how words can impact one's actions and outlook, teaching the significance of the language we use about ourselves and others.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of using positive language, encouraging them to speak kindly to and about themselves and others, which can influence their actions and self-esteem.