Shyness: when your child watches first
Hiding behind a parent's leg, not a word to the teacher: shyness isn't a problem that needs solving.
What's behind this feeling
Shy kids watch before they join in. That's a strength, and it needs time.
What can help
Give permission to watch: "You can look for as long as you like." No pushing, no "Say hello." Joining in often follows on its own.
What the book says
These texts appear exactly like this on the double page. Read them aloud while your child colors.
This is Peep, the shy unicorn. Peep shows up when there are lots of new people around – then you want to watch from a safe spot first. That is clever: watching is the first step of joining in.
The questions
Where do you feel Peep? Are your cheeks getting warm? Do you want to hold on to someone? When were you shy at first – and then it turned out lovely after all?
The trick: Watching time
You may watch for as long as you like. When you are ready, pick ONE child and show them your gift or your toy. One is enough.
The Feelings Unicorn Crew →
This is Peep, the shy dragon. He shows up when there are lots of new people around – then you want to watch from a safe spot first. That is clever: watching is the first step of joining in.
The questions
Where do you feel Peep? Are your cheeks getting warm? Do you want to hold on to someone? When were you shy at first – and then it turned out lovely after all?
The trick: Watching time
You may watch for as long as you like. When you are ready, pick ONE child and show them your gift or your toy. One is enough.
The Feelings Dragon Crew →Shyness and 23 more feelings to color
Every feeling on its own double page, with a read-aloud text, questions and a trick. For ages 3 and up.
