Arthur: Sisters and Brothers--Working Things Out. an Activity Booklet for Parents and Kids
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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 446 859 PS 028 993 AUTHOR Copland, Joyce TITLE Arthur: Sisters and Brothers--Working Things Out. An Activity Booklet for Parents and Kids. INSTITUTION WGBH-TV, Boston, MA. SPONS AGENCY Department of Education, Washington, DC.; Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Washington, DC. PUB DATE 2000-00-00 NOTE 17p.; For related documents, see PS 028 991-998. Illustrated by Marc Brown. PUB TYPE Guides Non-Classroom (055) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC01 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Childrens Television; *Conflict Resolution; Early Childhood Education; Parent Child Relationship; Parent Materials; Parents as Teachers; Problem Solving; *Sibling Relationship; *Siblings; *Young Children IDENTIFIERS *Arthur (Television Series); Public Broadcasting ABSTRACT Noting that sibling conflict, although common, can be stressful to family members, this activity booklet is designed as a resource for families to help children learn how to work out their arguments and enjoy each other's company. The activity booklet provides a read-aloud story for parents to share with their children featuring the Public Broadcasting System characters Arthur and his sister D.W., and includes suggested questions for parents to ask their children. The booklet also contains play ideas for parents and children to engage in together, and suggests books and Arthur videotapes with stories about sibling relationships. Tips for parents include the following:(1) appreciate each child as an individual;(2) encourage your children to help each other; and (3) build a sense of family. The booklet concludes with suggestions for helping siblings resolve conflict:(1) set the ground rules;(2) get the stories out;(3) state the problem and think of several solutions; and (4) choose a solution.(KB) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. 0 Sisters and Brothers: Working Things Out ( 0( AN ACTIVITY BOOKLET FOR PARENTS AND KIDS ( U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement 1111 111-111-11111 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproducedas received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to V') improve reproduction quality. 00 How do you help siblings Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. get along better? 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"Time to go to the arcade!" he says. "I hope the Tibbles are still at home!" says D.W, running for her coat. As Arthur and D.W. are about to head out the door, they look at their dad. "I feel bad for Dad," says Arthur. 0 "I'm going to stay home and help him O 0 make a new soufflé." O. "Me, too!" D.W. decides. 0 7 O 0 0 00 c) c,) o a 0u 0 000 0 0O 0 0 0 0 nad brings the new soufflé I, to the table. "This is the most beautiful thing you've ever made!" Mom says. "No, it isn't," says Dad. He turns to Arthur and D.W. 0 "It's the most beautiful thing 0 we've ever made!" Arthur and D.W. grin from ear to ear. Everyone takes a 0 bite of the soufflé. "Delicious!" 0 they say. 0 C Mk YourKids: 0 whathappened in What doyouthink about O thisstory? theproblem? 0 and D.W.help solve How didArthur who O with someoneover everargued Have you How didyou happened? 0 was toblame? What 0 solve theproblem? 8 0 atch these ARTHUR shows with your children, or ask them to tell you the story. 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