With these unprecedented times, it is important to look at our children’s egos and self-assurance. They have suffered greatly during this pandemic. Fears and feelings of insecurity are prevalent among even the youngest. Take time to reassure them that they are safe and try to allay their fears.

I often did a rap with my first graders to assure them that they were good and could do good things. I’M  GOOD, I’M VERY GOOD, AND I CAN DO GOOD THINGS.  While rapping this tune to a beat, I would have them put their right hand on their left shoulder, left hand on their right shoulder . Then they could give themselves a great big hug.  We would say this at different times during the day when they had done something right.

This little rap is catchy and will give them a sense of well-being. Even when my husband would cook a great meal, and I would compliment him, he would say I’M GOOD, I’M VERY GOOD, AND I  CAN DO GOOD THINGS!