Understanding Big Feelings Hair Care & Courage: Sensory -Sensitive Stories & Comprehension for Kids
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 13 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- 🟡 SECTION 1: 👉 Understanding Big Feelings & Sensory Experiences✨ Section Description: In this section, children will begin their journey by learning how to recognize and understand big emotions such as fear, discomfort, frustration, and overwhelm. 🧠For many children—especially those with sensory sensitivities—everyday routines like washing or combing hair can feel intense and difficult. Through Tommie’s story, children will: ✔️ Learn that their feelings are real and valid ✔️ Begin to put words to what they feel ✔️ Understand that they are not alone 💜 This section creates a safe and supportive space where children can explore their emotions without fear or judgment.5
- 🔵 SECTION 2:👉 Understanding the Story & Building Strength✨ Section Description In this section, children will begin to understand how challenges can turn into growth, strength, and confidence over time. 💜 Through Tommie’s real-life journey, children will see that even when something feels hard at first—like washing or combing hair—it doesn’t stay that way forever. With patience, support, and practice… things can get better. 🧠In This Section, Children Will Learn: ✔️ How to understand story progression (beginning → struggle → growth) ✔️ That challenges are a part of learning and growing ✔️ How to recognize progress—even small steps ✔️ The importance of support from parents, caregivers, and helpers 💬 Core Message: 👉 “Hard things can become easier with time, support, and courage.”4
- 🌟 BONUS SECTION: 👉 Reflection, Faith & Growth✨ Section Description (UPGRADED) In this special bonus section, children will reflect on how far they’ve come and begin to see their own strength, courage, and growth. 💜 Through Tommie’s journey, children have learned that even the hardest moments can lead to progress. Now it’s time to pause, reflect, and celebrate those wins—big and small. 🧠In This Section, Children Will: ✔️ Reflect on their personal growth ✔️ Recognize their courage and effort ✔️ Build confidence in who they are becoming ✔️ Understand that strength can come from love, patience, and faith 💬 Core Message: 👉 “I am growing. I am learning. I am stronger than I think.” 🙏 Faith Connection This section gently reminds children that they are never alone and that strength can come from faith, even in hard moments.2
- 🏆 FINAL ACTIVITY: 👉 Certificate of Strength✨ Activity Description To celebrate the completion of this journey, children will receive a Certificate of Strength—a reminder of their courage, growth, and determination. 💜 This is more than a certificate… it’s a celebration of everything they’ve overcome. 🧠Purpose of This Activity: ✔️ Reinforce confidence ✔️ Celebrate progress ✔️ Create a lasting memory of success ✔️ Encourage children to keep trying 💬 Message on Certificate (REVISED) 👉 You are strong. You are brave. You are loved. 💛 👉 You did hard things—and you kept going. 🙏 Faith Reminder (OPTIONAL ADD) 👉 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:133
