News

Little rivals

Help children respond to their feelings of jealousy towards their siblings and others with activities from Anne O'Connor Activity 1

Activity 1

A-L Brothers and sisters

Explore sibling rivalry through stories.

Planned learning intention

To use books, stories and resources to respond to significant experiences, showing a range of feelings where appropriate, and to value and contribute to own well-being and self-control

To respond to stories

Adult:child ratio 1:6

Resources

Story books (see book list, Nursery World, 8 November, page 20) writing and drawing materials tapes and recorder quiet area for book reading camera

Step by step

* Create an inviting, comfortable area where both children and adults can read the selected books. Display related pictures such as photographs of siblings and posters of animals and their young.

Register now to continue reading

Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's included

  • Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month

  • Unlimited access to news and opinion

  • Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here