Ages 9-12: Understanding the Chatterbug’s Patterns
Goal: Help children notice thought patterns and build emotional awareness.
Questions & Prompts:
Does your Chatterbug come out more in school, at home, or with friends?
What kinds of things make your Chatterbug speak up?
What do you wish your Chatterbug understood about you?
Sometimes the Chatterbug repeats old worries over and over. We can train it to be more helpful.
One trick is to write down what the Chatterbug says and then write what your wiser self says back.
Does your Chatterbug sound like anyone you know?
What helps you quiet your Chatterbug when you're feeling overwhelmed?
When your Chatterbug gets loud, what would your brave self say back?
Can you write a letter to your Chatterbug?
What advice would you give a younger kid about their Chatterbug?