Storytime: C is for Confidence
Storytime: C is for Confidence
Building confidence in your child at a young age is crucial because it shapes how they see themselves and how they interact with the world. When a child learns confidence, they can see mistakes as learning opportunities rather than a reason to give up. As you read some of these books with your child, talk about the big word, “confidence,” and how the main character shows or learns how to be confident.
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Ages 2-5
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play
Tip
Let your child lead through ample opportunities of independent play. Self-directed play and learning are crucial to the development of self-confidence. Being in charge of how they play is a normal and important part of children’s development during the preschool stage. ~ ”Five Ways to Build Your Preschooler’s Confidence” PBS.org
Activity
Activity- When playing with your child, try being the “actor” and letting your child be the “director.” Encourage them to come up with the ideas for how the play happens and the materials they may want to use. Ask about the details of the choices they’re making, and let them decide what happens next and what the outcome will be. Try encouraging this kind of child leadership in play by asking open-ended questions and saying things like: How did you decide what to name those toys? I wonder what kind of feelings these superheroes are having right now? What do you think should happen next? 5 Ways to Build Your Preschooler’s Confidence
Books Presented
Quiet Violet Finds Her Voice by Gabrielle Nidus
Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell
Take a Breath by Sujean Rim
The Joy in You by Cat Deeley
An illustrated book that inspires children to dance, sing, and be true to themselves
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
Red Bird, Red Bird
Red bird, red bird,
Where can you be?
Are you in the _________ tree?
All By Myself
There are many things that I can do (All by myself!)
I can comb my hair and lace my shoe (All by myself!)
I can wash my hands and wash my face (All by myself!)
I can put my toys and blocks in place (All by myself!)
Source: Storytime Katie
Everybody Has a Name
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle
Everybody has a name,
Some are different, some the same.
Some are short, some are long.
All are right, none are wrong.
My name is _______,
It’s special to me.
It’s exactly who I want to be!
Source: 1001 Rhymes & Fingerplays
Stand Up, Shine Bright!
(Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
If you’re brave and you know it, stomp your feet—stomp, stomp!
If you’re brave and you know it, stomp your feet—stomp, stomp!
Stand up tall, don’t be small,
You are strong, you’ve got it all!
If you’re brave and you know it, stomp your feet—stomp, stomp!
If you’re proud and you know it, stretch out wide—stretch, stretch!
If you’re proud and you know it, stretch out wide—stretch, stretch!
Take up space, stand so tall,
You’re amazing, after all!
If you’re proud and you know it, stretch out wide—stretch, stretch!
If you know that you can do it, thumbs up high—thumbs up!
If you know that you can do it, thumbs up high—thumbs up!
Say, “I can!” and “I am strong!”
Confidence will last lifelong!
If you know that you can do it, thumbs up high—thumbs up!
If you’re ready for adventure, jump up high—jump, jump!
If you’re ready for adventure, jump up high—jump, jump!
Dream big, reach so high,
You can soar—just give it a try!
If you’re ready for adventure, jump up high—jump, jump!
Crafts and Activities
Just Breath Coloring Page
Rocking Bird Craft
Additional Books
I Love My Body Because by Shelly Anand
A picture book about different bodies around the world and why we each love our bodies
Turtle-Turtle and the Wide, Wide River by Jane Hillenbrand
I am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes
When You Need Wings by Lita Judge
Illustrations and easy-to-read text advise the reader to seek self-confidence on the wings of imagination.
