When Plans Change

🏠 Do together

1. A rainy plan

   You need: Paper and crayons

   Draw Sara hoping to play outside, then add rain. Ask how she might feel; more than one answer can fit. Say, "You wanted to go outside. I can sit with you." Let your child draw what Sara might want next.

2. Choose some company

   You need: A large soft toy

   Pretend Mia wanted a game that cannot happen now. Offer to sit nearby or sit together with the toy. Your child chooses, points or watches. Name a possible feeling gently and wait. They can change their choice.

3. One next step

   You need: Paper and crayons

   Recall a small changed plan, or invent one. Listen to your child, then offer two available choices, such as drawing together or looking at a book. Choose one together. Explain that doing something else does not mean the disappointment must disappear.

💬 Talk about it

• How might Sara feel about the rain?
• Would you like company or a little space?
• What could we choose together now?

🔤 Words to use

• plan
• change
• sad
• disappointed
• company
• choose