The Spill: A Story From 4 Perspectives - Paperback
The Spill: A Story From 4 Perspectives - Paperback
Description
by Ariana Meyerson (Author), Amna Zaki (Illustrator)
A model of conflict resolution, perspective-taking, and power of pause for the whole family.
Every family has episodes where a simple mistake turns into hurt feelings, blame, and big emotions. In The Spill, we see a relatable family mishap, but with a twist: we see the exact same events through each family member's unique points of view.
Inspired by communication frameworks from books like Nonviolent Communication and Crucial Conversations, The Spill offers a gentle, honest look at the stories we tell ourselves when we are hurt.
Covers life skills including:
- Perspective-Taking: Helps children understand how others can experience the same situations differently.
- "The Power of Pause" Introduces kids to the skill of pausing before reacting.
- Real-World Conflict Resolution: Moves beyond simple "say sorry" to show examples of how families can communicate and heal after disagreements.
Perfect for Families & Classrooms, emotional regulation toolkits, and social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculums, The Spill proves that while we can't always avoid a mess, we can work together to clean it up.
Bonus activity sheets available for download.
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