My Grumpy Came to Kindy
Grumpy came to kindy — and with every little thing that went wrong, Grumpy seemed to get bigger and bigger!
A warm, playful story about big feelings, friendship and belonging, reminding young children that feelings don't need to be pushed away. There's room for us, even on our grumpy days.
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Beyond the Story
When Little Frustrations Become Big Feelings
Sometimes what seems like a small frustration to an adult can feel enormous to a child.
Grumpy's story invites us to look beyond the behaviour and consider the experiences, emotions and frustrations that may have been building throughout the day.
What might we notice when we slow down and look at the whole picture?
Let's Learn From One Another
Every educator brings different experiences, perspectives and ideas.
Inside our Inspired By Children Skool community, we're exploring the learning behind these stories, sharing observations and discovering new ways of supporting children.
Join our Beyond the Story conversations and share your experiences with other educators.
When a child's little frustrations begin to build, what helps you recognise what they might be feeling or needing?
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