Grace and the Jumble Jive
by
Thomas
A story about Anger
for your Kindergartener.
Once upon a time, in a lively neighborhood, there was a dance fest. A loving baby girl named Grace, who adored dancing, was excited to participate. She had been practicing her dance steps for weeks.
On the day of the fest, Grace arrived early. She saw her friends rehearsing a dance routine. She ran towards them, eager to join, but they stopped her. 'We've already planned our routine, Grace. There's no place for you,' they said.
Grace felt a rush of anger. She felt excluded and misunderstood. But instead of lashing out, she took a deep breath and walked away. She knew it was okay to feel angry, but she didn't want to hurt her friends.
Grace found a quiet corner and started to dance. She used her anger to fuel her movements, turning it into a powerful, expressive dance. She danced like no one was watching, pouring all her feelings into her dance.
As Grace danced, her movements caught the attention of the crowd. They were mesmerized by her dance. Even her friends stopped their rehearsal to watch her.
When Grace finished her dance, the crowd erupted in applause. She felt a sense of relief and accomplishment. Her anger had turned into something beautiful.
Grace then walked over to her friends. 'I felt angry when you excluded me,' she said. 'I just wanted to dance with you.' Her friends looked at her, surprised. They hadn't realized how their actions had made Grace feel.
'We're sorry, Grace,' they said. 'We didn't mean to hurt you. We should have included you.' Grace smiled. She was glad her friends understood her feelings.