Three good things today
4–5 yearsEmotional WellbeingNo materials needed
At the end of your day together, sit down with your child and ask them to share three good things that happened. These can be big or small. Write them down or draw simple pictures together. This helps your child notice and remember positive moments. You can take turns sharing your own three good things too. Keep it relaxed and conversational.
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How to Do This Activity
At the end of your day together, sit down with your child and ask them to share three good things that happened. These can be big or small. Write them down or draw simple pictures together. This helps your child notice and remember positive moments. You can take turns sharing your own three good things too. Keep it relaxed and conversational.
Why It Works
Noticing positive experiences builds an optimistic outlook and helps children recognize good moments in their daily life. Research shows that optimism is consistently linked to higher levels of life satisfaction and better health outcomes, with students who develop optimistic dispositions showing greater resilience when facing challenges (Carver, Scheier, & Segerstrom, 2010). By regularly identifying what went well, children develop the habit of noticing positives, which supports their overall well-being and ability to cope with difficulties.
Tips for Parents
If your child struggles to think of things, prompt them with specific parts of the day. Ask about playtime, meals, or activities you did together.
Focus on what made each moment good rather than rushing through the list. This deepens the positive reflection.
Make this a comfortable routine, not a requirement. Some days might only have one or two things, and that is perfectly fine.
Materials Needed
None
Learning Methods
Metacognitive StrategiesCooperative LearningGuided Discovery and Inquiry
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