Talking · Listening
Another day bedtime chat
A short bedtime chat: one good thing from today, and one thing to try again tomorrow, because there will be another day.
- 5 minutes
- On your own
- Ages 5–7, Ages 7–9
- At home
- Printable: planning sheet
What to do
- At bedtime, read the saying and its meaning: there will come another day, there will be another chance.
- Ask the child for one good thing from today. Share one of your own.
- Ask if there is anything they would like to try again tomorrow. It is fine if there is nothing.
- If there is something, say the saying together: tomorrow is another chance.
- Finish by saying good night, and play the audio of the good night saying if you like.
Questions to talk about
- What would make tomorrow a good day?
You will need
- The printed bedtime sheet and crayons (optional)
Make it fit
Simpler: Only share the good thing from today.
More of a stretch: The child thinks of one small step that would help with the thing they want to try again.
Sayings used
Printables
The instructions card is for the adult running the activity; the worksheet is for the children. Prints on A4 or US Letter at 100% / actual size; colour is optional.
The planning sheet
Another day bedtime chat
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Draw or write it together before lights out.
The instructions card
How to run it · Talking · Listening
Another day bedtime chat
A short bedtime chat: one good thing from today, and one thing to try again tomorrow, because there will be another day.
5 minutesOn your ownAges 5–7, Ages 7–9
What to do
- At bedtime, read the saying and its meaning: there will come another day, there will be another chance.
- Ask the child for one good thing from today. Share one of your own.
- Ask if there is anything they would like to try again tomorrow. It is fine if there is nothing.
- If there is something, say the saying together: tomorrow is another chance.
- Finish by saying good night, and play the audio of the good night saying if you like.
You will need
- The printed bedtime sheet and crayons (optional)
Talk about
- What would make tomorrow a good day?
Make it fit
Simpler: Only share the good thing from today.
Stretch: The child thinks of one small step that would help with the thing they want to try again.
Goes with the printable planning sheet.