Season One: Courage
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Little Shot’s Courage Journal Page
Download to print and color the page. And tune into future episodes to collect all of Little Shot’s journal Pages.
Journal Questions from Episode #1
What is one thing you learned today that you want to try this week?
You could journal about one or all 3 of these things:
1. How do you want to live with courage? Is it asking a friend to play or trying something new?
2. What is something you tried recently? What is 1 thing you did well? What is 1 thing you could do better next time?
3. How could you pay forward kindness this week? If someone isn’t kind to you first, you need to be the first one to show kindness! Kindness begins in our own hearts.
You can answer 1 or all of 3 of those in your journal by writing about it or drawing a picture. Don’t want to put it on paper? You can talk about it with someone you trust. Every small step takes you closer to becoming a Big Shot!
Thoughts for Grown-ups
Hey, grown-ups! Here are 2 quick thoughts for you whether you are a parent, grandparent, or educator:
Number 1:
Little Shot’s grandma in The Little Shot Courage shared that her greatest regret was not the times she tried and failed, but the times she lacked the courage to try. People in nursing homes have shared a similar sentiment. We do not want to live a life of regret, and we certainly want the children in our lives to have the confidence to live courageously. Set the example first by practicing what you preach, and remember to be a source of encouragement for others, especially kids, in your life.
Number 2:
You could start a pay-it-forward movement in your home or classroom. Start recognizing kindness received, thanking the person (you might need to teach the kids how to give a quality thank you), and passing along kindness to someone else. Talk about these moments for a few minutes every day. You could even write them down or create a chart to track them. We will always need more acts of kindness, which starts with us!
