Parents Notes Using the Resources Pip the Panda Puppet
Teaching with puppets is one of the easiest and most fun ways to introduce difficult concepts, correct behaviour without being negative and bring warmth and humour to the lesson. Puppets are inherently interesting, often humorous, and first-rate story tellers. They bring focus and interest to subject matter, they teach without the children recognizing they are being taught.
Use the Puppet to • Start the lesson • In discussion time • Lead the song • Role-play or dramatise problem behaviours
• Join in the Positive Statement • Help tell the story • Teach behaviour rules
Poster
A confidence poster is provided in the pack that can be displayed on a wall in the family home and used for activities, discussion and referral throughout the lessons.
Fun Activity Book
All worksheets are designed to provide a fun, interactive and educational experience for the student. Each activity will enable the children to experience the skills they are learning as their own and to use them in their interactions with others.
Games
Games are an ideal way for children to develop social and emotional skills while being creative and having fun. Each game in the program lists specific skills targeted and gives step-by-step instructions for play.
Stickers
Stickers are included to use as rewards and to motivate children to believe in themselves. They can be placed in the activity sheets or on the children themselves. Additional Stickers can be ordered online. www.lifeskillsprograms.com.au
Certificates
Once the book has been completed each child receives their own Certificate to show they have achieved ‘Confidence’.
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