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Children’s Story Plots: Big Lessons, Little Problems Generator · 5 tables
Lesson Inside Children’s Story Plots: Big Lessons, Little Problems d12 table · 12 entries
  1. Asking for help is a strength, not a failure.
  2. Listening carefully can help everyone feel understood.
  3. A changed plan can still lead to something enjoyable.
  4. it’s ok to be wrong, as long as you’re ready to grow from there
  5. animals are autonomous beings that deserve respect
  6. being nice does not mean you’re being kind
  7. standing up to your friends is scary but sometimes necessary and a true friend won’t abandon you for it
  8. differences/diversity of skill and viewpoint are the biggest strengths a community can have
  9. It’s okay to cry.
  10. it’s okay to be mad. but don’t hurt others just because you are hurt
  11. to make a friend you have to be a friend
  12. change is okay.
Problem: The lesson becomes necessary when... Inside Children’s Story Plots: Big Lessons, Little Problems table · 11 entries
  1. Two friends both want to play the same role, but there is only one costume for it.
  2. The character’s carefully constructed project falls apart moments before it is time to present it.
  3. Rain cancels an outdoor activity the character has been eagerly planning.
  4. a pet disappears/escapes the house
  5. your best friends have a fight/disagreement
  6. a storm messes up the backyard/local playground
  7. A teacher is being very critical of a student
  8. an exchange student arrives in class who can’t communicate well in your native language
  9. on a field trip the bus breaks down
  10. your parents start a feud with a neighbor over overgrown shrubs
  11. a friend is jealous of your vacation plans/you are jelous of a friend’s vacation plans
First Try: At first, the character... Inside Children’s Story Plots: Big Lessons, Little Problems d12 table · 12 entries
  1. Hides the mistake, allowing the confusion around it to grow.
  2. Tries to handle everything alone and becomes overwhelmed.
  3. Insists on following the original plan, even though it no longer works.
  4. hides insecurities by pretending to be an expert
  5. assumes the worst in others
  6. makes the problem all about them instead of who it really concerns
  7. ignores the problem, hoping it goes away
  8. lashes out at people around them instead of seeking their help/comfort
  9. tries to pinpoint who/what is to blame instead of seeing a more nuanced situation or finding a solution
  10. insists they know best and gets mad when people don’t agree.
  11. tries to escape the situation by hiding, running away or ending a friendship
  12. tries to force a quick solution by putting pressure on their loved ones
Discovery: The character begins to understand a better approach when... Inside Children’s Story Plots: Big Lessons, Little Problems d10 table · 10 entries
  1. A friend asks a simple question that reveals something the character overlooked.
  2. The character notices someone else solving a smaller version of the same problem.
  3. Some unused materials suggest a new possibility that wasn’t part of the original plan.
  4. a diary entry or text message exposes a new perspective
  5. a new activity distracts from the issue momentarily
  6. a dream presents the issue in a new way
  7. a conversation with a parent helps see things more clearly
  8. a fresh pair of eyes notices something previously ignored
  9. a delicious meal together calms the nerves enough to focus on the real issue
  10. an unwelcome change reframes the original situation in a more positive light
Try Again: The character puts the lesson into action when... Inside Children’s Story Plots: Big Lessons, Little Problems table · 9 entries
  1. They honestly explain what happened, apologize, and help repair the damage.
  2. They divide the task into smaller jobs so everyone can help solve the problem.
  3. They adapt the goal, create a new plan, and/or help someone else handle a similar disappointment.
  4. character apologizes
  5. a communal activity rebuilds trust
  6. character writes down their feelings to understand them better
  7. character tries a different approach using their grandparents‘ ways
  8. character creates something artistic to communicate the issue and their feelings
  9. character puts on a puppet show