.99¢ Open-ended Questions Workbook #1

Dear Parents, Teachers, and Guardians,​

Thank you for purchasing this .99¢ fun digital download. I’ve created Bacci & J’aime’s Open-ended Questions Workbook #1 to help you develop, implement, and sustain consistent communication and connection with the children in your care.  As the pandemic continues to restrict many children to studying from home, I thought this would be a great way to share some of the open-ended questions that are said during a homeschooling day in the lives of J’aime and Bacci.  This educational workbook has been designed for toddlers and kids in the elementary school age group.  Although, the questions and the journal tracker can be used for any age.  Open-ended questions can help boost communication and connections.  ​

​As you explore this resource, please keep in mind that the questions presented are merely suggestions that can be tweaked to accommodate the developmental needs of your little ones. Feel free to ask some of your own age-appropriate, open-ended questions during this activity, as well.  I hope parents, guardians, teachers, and caregivers will feel inspired to add positive affirmations after each of their answers. You and your readers’ can add these positive affirmations to your Bacci Boxes.    

When you review these powerful statements and answers together, it brings you closer and elevates the trust in your relationship.  I’ve included a sheet in this booklet where you can track readers’ vocabulary, as well as the positive affirmations earned and open-ended questions they have been asked.  This enables you and your little ones to easily see the progress they’ve made, and the amount positive affirmations obtained.  ​

Directions: #1: Safety cut out each box. #2:Turn the cards over. #3: Shuffle them. #3 Have the reader close their eyes and pick a card. #4: Have the child answer the open-ended question. #5: Give a positive reinforcement after each answer. #6: The caregiver closes their eyes and picks a card to answer. #7: (Optional) Patiently teach the child how to say a positive affirmation in response to your answer. Lucky Meow Meditation Card: Have fun focusing on each breath for 1 second. 

NOTE: You can choose to skip your turn.  This game is intended to positively strengthen connections, players are immediately disqualified if teasing and/or bullying occurs. ​
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I hope you enjoy this educational adventure with my silly, adventurous, likable, loveable, empathetic, smart, caring, and curious kitty son, Bacci.  It’s a wonderful experience for all involved!  Please keep in mind that this exercise is for learning purposes only and is not intended to replace any form of mental health treatment.  It is only a suggestion for teaching children how to explore their inner thoughts and feelings. This workbook hopes to strengthen their ability to communicate and strengthen their interactions. For more information, please visit www.baccikid.com.​

With love,​

J​