What We Like!
Here's What To Do
“Let’s think about things we like and don’t like. I’ll go first—I like apples! What about you? Do you like apples?”
Divide a piece of paper into two sections: “Same” and “Different.” Write or draw simple pictures of things you both like or don’t like. For example, draw a happy face for “same” and a different symbol for “different.”
Show your child an object or picture, like a toy or a picture of a dog. Ask, “Do you like this? I like it too! Let’s put it under ‘same’!” If they say no, place it under “different. You like bananas, but I don’t. That’s okay! What else do you like?” Take turns sharing and writing it on the chart.
Review the chart together.
Put PEER Into Action
Pause:
- Facing each other and slowly take three deep cleansing breaths.
Engage:
- “Let’s start with foods that we both like! Then we can talk about animals.”
- “Can you think of something else that you like that’s different from what I like?”
Encourage:
- “I love hearing your ideas! You’re doing a great job sharing what you like and don’t like.”
- “It’s okay if we don’t like the same things. You’re learning to share your thoughts, and that’s amazing!”
Reflect:
- “What was your favorite part of this activity?”
Not quite ready?
Focus on just identifying what your child likes and doesn’t like without comparing to others.
Ready for more?
Expand the activity to include other family members or friends.
As your child masters this skill...
They will be able to answer questions about their likes and dislikes.