How Can I Remedy ?
The "How Can I Remedy?" game is an educational tool designed to help children understand and manage the emotions and consequences of their actions, especially when they have made a mistake or caused a problem. This game is designed to be an empathetic and constructive tool that teaches children the importance of personal responsibility and restorative actions. Here is how it works and what benefits it offers:
How it works:
1. Illustrations of Episodes: Each episode depicted in the 74 illustrations shows situations from daily life where something went wrong because of a child's actions. These may include behaviors such as breaking an object, lying, fighting with friends, etc. Each episode is divided into 5-9 scenes showing the development of the event.
Discussion: After observing each episode, the child is invited to reflect and talk about what happened. Here, the adult can ask questions such as "What do you think the character is feeling?" or "Why is it important to try to fix it when you make a mistake?"
Suggestion Cards: These 16 cards offer ideas on how the child might repair the situations presented in the illustrations. The cards stimulate discussion about how certain actions can repair the harm caused, such as apologizing, helping to repair something that has been broken, or showing kindness to someone who has been hurt.
Educational Benefits:
Empathy Development: Learning to see situations from the perspective of others helps children develop empathy. They understand how their actions affect others and why it is important to care for others' feelings.
Managing Emotions: By reflecting on the negative emotions associated with wrong actions (such as guilt or remorse), children learn to manage these feelings and understand that they can take steps to feel better.
Accountability and Reparation: The game teaches that everyone is responsible for his or her own actions and that, when mistakes are made, positive steps can be taken to remedy and repair relationships.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: By exploring various options on how to handle situations, children practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills, thinking proactively about solutions instead of focusing solely on the problem.
Communication and Social Skills: Discussing these scenarios helps children develop their communication skills, expressing their thoughts and feelings clearly and learning the importance of listening.
Used in educational, therapeutic, or home settings, "How Can I Remedy?" is more than a game; it is a path toward emotional and social growth, offering children life skills that will accompany them through life.
