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CAVE KINGDOM DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Have you ever had something unexpected happen or not go the way you wanted? How did it make you feel?

(Opportunity: explore complex emotions like frustration, fear, disappointment, etc.)

When you feel upset or frustrated, what helps you to feel calm again?

(Opportunity: discuss coping strategies)

Do you think Joy was trying to destroy her brother’s cave and upset him when she took the cushion away to build her castle?

(Opportunity: discuss intentions — accidents vs. purposeful actions)

What is one thing Joy could have done to avoid making Max upset?

(Opportunity: discuss using words to communicate and/or ask permission)

How do you think Max was feeling when he saw that he had made his sister cry?

(Opportunity: explore complex emotions like remorse, guilt, empathy, etc.)

What idea did Max come up with so that he and his sister could both be happy?

(Opportunity: discuss problem solving and compromise)