Describe:
a) What emotions the children involved might be experiencing.
b) How you would use the strategies presented in the text or class discussions to help the children become more aware of their own feelings and the feelings of others, and how you would help them cope effectively with the situation.
I. Calvin and George are playing in the sandbox. Calvin wants George’s pail, so he takes it. George begins to cry, but Calvin continues to play, unperturbed. George comes running to you, saying, “He took my pail!”
II. Sandy has been standing watching the others jump rope. It seems as if she’d like to join in, yet makes no move to do so.
III. Curtis has a dilemma. He was just invited to a barbecue at Steven’s house, but his best friend, Travis, has not been asked to come.
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