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Guidelines for getting the most from Winning Kids with Traveling Bear
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 Storybooks: Winning Kids with Traveling Bear includes seven books, one for every day of the week. Each book contains two stories that may be read consecutively or one earlier in the day, the other later. After reading the first story in a book, simply flip the book over to read the second one.
• We suggest that you read through the stories at a pace of one book per day, beginning on whatever day of the week you choose.
• Even if your child is a reader, we recommend that you read the stories together, at least the first time. This will help familiarize you with the stories and their lessons, enabling you to reinforce them later.
• Be sure to complete the “What’s Most Important” section with your child and discuss the story’s emphasis. Answer any questions they may have about the story.
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 Audio CD: The Winning Kids series includes an audio CD containing each one of the fourteen Traveling Bear adventures. At times, your child may prefer to follow along in the books while listening to the CD; at other times, he or she may choose just to listen to the CD.
• Try playing the CD for your child the last thing at night, when they are tucked into bed (maybe even with the lights out). This is a quiet, relaxing time to hear and discuss these important ideas.
• Take the CD with you and share it with your child when you are out in the car. This is another good opportunity to reinforce the messages. |
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 Game: The Traveling Bear games is designed for children aged 4 through 7 and is intended to help reinforce positive behavior patterns. Please see the instructions that follow this section.
• While the game is easy enough for children to play without supervision, we suggest that a parent or other adult participate in playing the game from time to time.
• Ask questions as you play. Point to a picture on the game board and review the story. Then ask what Traveling Bear learned and why it is important.
• Each time a player lands on one of the special spaces, ask about its meaning and how it makes you feel. For example: “You tried something new…take the shortcut bridge.” Suggested questions: “Why is it important to try new things?” “How do you feel when you try something new?” “How can you help others try new things?”
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| Remember to refer to the lessons described in Traveling Bear’s adventures as similar situations arise during the day. For example, if your child shows reluctance to try a new food or activity, remind him or her about how Chuga Chugalug trusted Traveling Bear and Mookie at the waterslide and learned how fun this new experience could be. Winning Kids with Traveling Bear was designed to help your child make the most of everyday life with excitement and enthusiasm. |
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