Monsters can be wild! Monsters can be noisy! Monsters can be grumpy and selfish and scary! It can be hard for a monster to be good, but maybe they just need a little help! With Monster, Be Good!, little ones are invited to lead some willing monsters into becoming more well-behaved, happy creatures. By taking charge, kids will gain behavioral self-recognition and see how certain actions can have negative consequences. And when a formerly grumpy-and-crabby monster turns and asks nicely for a goodnight kiss, give one—and enjoy the rest of the night!
Tips for Parents
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Here's how to talk to your child about it >>>
Hey your child, did you learn something from the video? I sure did! I learnt that it's important to be kind to others, even if they don't always act the way you want them to. If you're nice to them, they might be nice to you too! I also learnt that it's important to think about how your actions can have consequences and that it's ok to ask for help if you need it.
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4 activities you can do with your child now >>>
- Read the storybook Monster, Be Good! to your child as a fun way to build vocabulary and comprehension skills. - Ask your child to identify which behaviors might get the monsters into trouble and which behaviors would help them get along better. - Play a game of monster dress-up where you and your child take turns pretending to be the monsters, using their different behaviors to act out the story. - Have your child draw a picture of the monsters acting nicely and together. Talk about the story and why their behavior is important.
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Pretend play with your child >>>
Play Monster, Be Good! with your little one by taking turns role-playing with stuffed animals or toys. You can be the parent monster and your child can be the child monster. Demonstrate how to ask nicely, be patient, and cooperate with each other. Encourage your child to give the monster a goodnight kiss before ending the game.
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1 moral thought for your child inspired by this >>>
No matter how difficult it may be, always strive to be kind and generous. Your actions matter and can positively affect those around you.
