Waffles the Chicken Gets Mad
#5 of 10 in Waffles The Chicken Series
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What’s inside...
Waffles the Chicken is MAD! His day started out badly, and his friends unintentionally made it worse. Waffles decides to leave his current surroundings for a new place. The story follows Waffles as he tries to manage his anger. Each installment of Waffles the Chicken, which features a cast of mostly animal characters on a farm, focuses on Waffles learning and growing. The story offers an opportunity to learn about controlling actions despite emotions. Perfect for children, parents, and teachers, this installment supports core competencies in self-awareness, self-management, and social awareness.
Discussion points
Why do you think Waffles the Chicken felt mad?
What do you do when you feel like Waffles does?
How did Waffles’ friends react when he was mad?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone who was feeling the way Waffles did?
What could Waffles do next time to feel better?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child to predict why Waffles might get mad, and discuss if their predictions were right after finishing the book.
Encourage your child to talk about their own feelings and relate personal experiences similar to Waffles’.
Highlight the importance of empathy by discussing how Waffles' friends could help him.
After reading, engage in role-playing where your child can pretend to be Waffles or one of his friends to explore different ways of managing anger.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Expressing Emotions
Explanation: The story follows Waffles the Chicken as he navigates through feelings of anger when things don't go his way.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to identify and articulate their feelings in a healthy way, rather than bottling them up.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Waffles encounters various situations that make him mad, and he learns to find solutions rather than staying angry.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to think critically and seek resolutions when they face challenges.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: By observing Waffles’ interactions with other characters who also get upset, children learn about the perspectives and feelings of others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by showing kindness and understanding towards friends and family members.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Despite his frustrations, Waffles learns to bounce back and continue his day.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that it's okay to feel upset sometimes, but it’s important to recover and move forward.