The Adventures of Henry the Hedgehog: The Watering Hole
#2 of 6 in The Adventures Of Henry The Hedgehog Series
What’s inside...
Hi! I'm Henry. I'm here to help teach you and your kids how to cope with sadness. Are you being picked on for being different? Do you often feel sad when you feel like you don't fit in? Sadness comes in all forms and can make you feel alone. It's okay to talk about your feelings and that's what we're going to do! Come with me on an adventure through a story using Emotional Intelligence. In this adventure, I help a skunk through her sadness because she doesn't feel like she belongs. I also provide parents and teachers conversational questions and tips to help navigate through the emotion of sadness. Take me to your home and school so I can guide you on how to manage emotions. Let's Go!
Discussion points
What do you think Henry felt when he first visited the watering hole?
Why is it important to help out friends like Henry did?
How did Henry's actions change the way other animals at the watering hole felt about him?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend like Henry helped his friends?
What do you think happens next in Henry's adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their ideas and feelings about the story. Relate the moral lessons from the book to daily life experiences to make the conversation more relatable. Ask them to imagine alternative endings or new adventures for Henry, enhancing their creativity and storytelling skills. Utilize pauses after each question to give your child time to think and articulate their thoughts fully.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing
Explanation: In the story, Henry the Hedgehog learns to share the watering hole with other animals during a drought, showing how sharing resources is crucial in times of need.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to share their toys, snacks, or time with friends and siblings, fostering a spirit of generosity and cooperation.
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: Henry overcomes his fear of water to help a friend in trouble at the watering hole, demonstrating bravery and the importance of helping others despite personal fears.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to face their own fears, whether it's trying out a new activity or standing up for themselves or others in challenging situations.
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, Henry's friends support and help him, illustrating how friendships can provide emotional support and practical assistance.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value and nurture friendships, understanding that building strong, supportive relationships is important in both happy and tough times.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Henry the Hedgehog uses clever thinking to figure out how all animals can access the water without conflict, highlighting effective problem-solving strategies.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to use their creativity and critical thinking to solve conflicts and challenges they encounter at school or in play, promoting intellectual growth and adaptability.