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Worksheet
On this first worksheet page, you want your children to see that Squiggy was using Good Thinking when it came to the chocolate. He did not want to eat it because he just did not like the taste of chocolate and was not trying to be ugly.
In fact, he was willing to give it to others who did like it. He was not upset so his emotions were OK. His behavior was Thumbs Up, because he was doing what was right for him without trying to hurt or be ugly to the others.
Unfortunately, humans are sometimes like a flock of birds or a herd of cattle and don’t want to go against the “crowd,” even if we know it is the right thing to do. In this case, it is important that children realize that Squiggy chose to go against the “common wisdom” and he must be ready for the “Stinky Thinking” consequences from others.
1. When Squiggy told the others that he did not want any of the chocolate, what do you think he was thinking?
“I don’t like chocolate and I will be nice and give mine to others.”
2. Was Squiggy trying to be difficult or cause the others problems by refusing the candy?
No, he just did not like it and saw no reason to eat it rather than give it to others.
3. When Squiggy told the others that he did not want the candy, how do you think he felt and was his behavior “Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down?”
He was feeling happy and generous and his behavior was Thumbs Up.
4. Is it okay to not do what others want you to do or to be different if your thinking is “Good Thinking?”
Yes, as long as your thinking is “Good Thinking .”
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