While the siblings are out, their toys wake up to play. Everyone loves tag and tower rolling, except the toy soldier who seems grumpy. A kind block listens and learns he is tired of rough games. When he shares his feelings calmly, the toys understand and choose a puzzle together. A soothing tale about empathy and gentle play.
Questions and activities
We learn through play. Any answer is okay.
- Can you remember what was first game they wanted to play?
Can you remember what the teddy bear is like?
Who went over to the soldier when he was sitting alone? - How many toys were in this story? Can you name them?
- Who do you think the airplane belongs to—the boy or the girl?
What about the plush pillow?
And whose are the blocks ? - Would you like to act out one of the toys?
Which toy is most like you? - Draw the toy you liked the most.
- Who could say this?
I’m soft, children love to rest their heads on me. They dream their nicest dreams on me.
I stand on the floor, I keep children’s feet warm, I can be colorful, and children sit and play on me. - How would you finish the story?