Feeling Snug

A new book I recently purchased is a board book entitled "Snug"

www.amazon.co.uk/Snug-Carol-Thompson-Boa...sr=8-5&keywords=snug

I used the book in a session today with a small group of children aged 5 and 6 years old. Although it is a board book, there is enough text in it to engage older children and it is also written in rhyming couplets. We talked about 'feeling snug' and how that might equate to 'feeling safe'. It mentions hugs being 'snug' which led seamlessly into a little reminder-chat about 'safe touch', and that hugs being 'snug' depend on who the hug is shared with.

After reading the book, using a little beanie dog called Squish, which the children are familiar with, I suggested we could help Squish to feel snug. Collaboratively, using a range of materials including fake fur, shredded paper, the children worked to make a safe and cosy space for Squish in an empty shoebox where Squish could enjoy feeling 'snug'. The children worked well together, and talked about decisions regarding textures and colours. As they covered him, one little girl said "With his head out," making sure that Squish could still see and breathe in his new 'snug' space.

Definitely recommend this little book, the message is clear and the illustrations lovely.
Plan to use it tomorrow with nursery aged children at a different school.

Judith

....The next day....

Two really amazing sessions with children in nursery today aged 3-4, using a slightly modified version of the session outlined above. Photo shows the end result - children worked collaboratively and co-operatively and helped Owl, Lemur and Ratty to feel snug and safe.

Hi Judith,
This sounds fab to me and I really love the way the children are learning so much about what feels safe and snug for them without perhaps realising it - in my opinion that's the joy and opportunity for creativety that the 'one-step removed' strategy can supply! Wondering too if you might be interested in applying for some funding from SHINE as described in my post 'It is me?' I think it would be great to show how a children who have some of the most disadvantaged backgrounds can use the PB process to help them to feel safer, build supportive networks and thereby flourish at school.
Thanks again for sharing some of the amazing work you're doing.

Hi Judith,
Another great example of the positive, creative way you undertake feeling safe work with children. You are an inspiration
Ann