the unstealer, a presentation
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UnCoverthe UnImaginable
of Grammar and Emotions withThe UnStealer!
About The StudioThe Happy Dandelion is the award winning studio of Joshua and Donna Wilson.
Based on the Lower East Side in NYC, we conceive, create, write, illustrate, produce, publish and market our own interactive book apps.
Our goal is to entertain and educate parents as much as children with unique topics and artful illustrations.
We remain first and foremost, big fans of traditional children’s books. With technology advancing at a frenetic pace, we saw an opportunity to animate our stories in app form in order to compliment
learning and add another level of interest and enjoyment to the classroom environment. We sincerely care about offering products that children and adults can enjoy together.
Work with us.
About The WorkOur book apps are full length storybooks that feature interactive illustrations and optional narration.
Some of them are even bilingual!
They are available in the Apple (iOS) and Android (Google Play/Amazon) app marketplaces. They vary in targeted age (2+) and price ($3.99-4.99).
Once purchased and downloaded, they work without WiFi.
Sample all of the books below by downloading our FREE APP called The Happy Dandelion.
Find all links at www.thehappydandelion.com
An UnLikely Hero, Who is the UnStealer?
The UnStealer is a thief that sneaks into situations and steals the “un” prefix from the front of the word changing negative feelings and events into positive ones.
‘The UnStealer’ is the second interactive book app from the studio of The Happy Dandelion.It is recommended for upper elementary students (3-5). It costs $3.99.
Negatives Can become Positives
The UnStealer shows how a change in attitude can make life better. The message, delivered in this colorfulstory, shows kids that they too can change how they feel by stealing their own “uns.”
The UnStealer contains themes that include: confidence, happiness, anger, sadness, friendliness, decision making, bullying, theft and stealing.
By exploring the positive and negative aspects of how a word changes by with the use of a prefix, an open dialogue about emotional behavior and feelings can be encouraged, explaining how each child
has the ability to influence these feelings in a positive or negative way.
Examples of Prefix and Opposites that affect emotions.
If you are _______ to(ward) someone. You can make them feel _______.
Negative
Unkind Uncaring Unaccepting Unsupportive Unhelpful Uninspiring Unpleasant
Positive
KindCaringAcceptingSupportiveHelpfulInspiringPleasant
Negative
UnhappyUnloved Uncool Unconfident/UngratefulUnenthusiasticUncomfortable
Positive
HappyLovedCoolConfidentGratefulEnthusiasticComfortable
UnEmotional: Opening a dialogue to discuss feelings and emotions. Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) is an educational process for learning life skills.
The UnStealer can be used in the classroom to open a dialogue that teaches skills to manage and understand emotions. These skills are necessary
in order to build positive relationships and express empathy for others.
Some of the SEL skills listed below can be discussed after reading The UnStealer with the class.
Recognizing emotions in self and others
Regulating and managing strong emotions (positive and negative)
Recognizing strengths and areas of need
Listening and communicating accurately and clearly
Taking others’ perspectives and sensing their emotions
Respecting others and self and appreciating differences
Identifying problems correctly
Setting positive and realistic goals
Problem solving, decision making and planning
Approaching others and building positive relationships
Resisting negative peer pressure
Cooperating, negotiating and managing conflict nonviolently
Working effectively in groups
Help-seeking and help-giving
Showing ethical and social responsibility
Fun With UN Incorporating the story into your own class projects.
Create your own story. 1. Get a paper bag and write “Laffo’s Bag” on the front
2. Fill it with words written on pieces of paper that begin with un3. Have each student take a few and then write sentences
about the story using the words they have chosen.4. Have them read the sentences with and without the un’s.
Draw a picture
Using the template we have provided. Print and hand out after reading The UnStealer.Have each student draw a picture describing how the character felt in the story.
Have a show and tell with each student describing the event that led to the emotion.
The Drawing can even become a mask! Have the children role play.
Explore other prefixes (or suffixes!)
Laffo the Clown is
An internal desire to communicate something with the world is what it truly means to be an artist.
instagram @99percentinspiredOur Inspiration
Find The UnStealer on Pinterest!We’d love to see how The UnStealer has inspired your class. #theunstealer
The Happy Dandelion is the Studio of Joshua and Donna Wilson.www.thehappydandelion.com
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