1. **Using Storybooks for Emotional Support** 2. **Puppets vs. Masks for Storybook Engagement**

Certainly! Here’s how to approach your questions using the given scenario: --- ### **3.1 Demonstrate how you would select and use a storybook to address Naledi’s emotional needs through bibliotherapy. (10 marks)** **Selection of a Storybook:** 1. **Identify Relevant Themes:** Since Naledi is experiencing separation anxiety and fear due to her parents’ divorce, I would look for storybooks that address family changes, separation anxiety, or dealing with difficult feelings. 2. **Consider Age Appropriateness:** Choose a Grade R/Kindergarten level book with simple language, engaging illustrations, and a relatable main character. 3. **Cultural Sensitivity:** Ensure the story reflects or is sensitive to Naledi’s cultural background to foster deeper connection. 4. **Positive Message and Coping Skills:** Select a storybook that showcases positive coping mechanisms, emotional resilience, and reassurance of parental love (even in new family structures). *Example book:* “Two Homes” by Claire Masurel or “When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends” by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos. **Using the Storybook for Bibliotherapy:** 5. **Preparation:** Read the book beforehand to anticipate points of discussion. 6. **Reading Aloud:** During circle time, read the story expressively, pausing to highlight the character’s emotions and choices. 7. **Encourage Identification:** Stop occasionally to ask open-ended questions like, “How do you think the character feels right now?” or “What helps the character feel better?” 8. **Relate to Naledi (and the group):** Without singling her out, invite children to share how they feel when they miss someone, or when things at home change. 9. **Guide Emotional Expression:** Reinforce healthy ways to express sadness or fear, such as talking to a trusted adult, drawing, or hugging a favorite toy. 10. **Follow-up Activities:** After reading, offer drawing time for children to illustrate their family or emotions, and provide space for voluntary sharing. **TOTAL: 10 marks if all steps reflected and linked to scenario** --- ### **3.2 Compare the use of puppets and masks in enhancing storybook reading. Which method would you choose for Naledi’s case, and why?** **Comparison:** | Feature | Puppets | Masks | |--------------|----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Emotion | Puppets can show movement, gestures, and ‘talk’, allowing for interaction and modeling of feelings. | Masks hide the face, can encourage children to take on roles but may reduce natural facial expression. | | Engagement | Puppets tend to be less intimidating, children can interact with them directly. | Masks offer anonymity, which can make some children more confident but overwhelm others. | | Imagination | Puppets promote storytelling and dialogue. | Masks encourage role-play, fantasy, and perspective-taking. | | Comfort | Puppets can be comforting (cuddly, soft) | Masks may be scary for some young children, especially those already anxious. | **Recommendation for Naledi:** *I would choose **puppets** for Naledi’s case.* **Reason:** Puppets are likely to be less threatening for a child dealing with fear and anxiety. They allow Naledi to project her feelings onto a safe, soft character and to engage in dialogue about her emotions in a playful, non-threatening way. Puppets can model coping skills and offer reassurance, which is essential given her experience of loss and insecurity after her parents’ divorce. Masks, on the other hand, may heighten anxiety or frighten some children, and may not provide the same comfort or direct emotional engagement. --- **Summarized Answer for 3.2:** *While both puppets and masks can enhance storybook reading by encouraging participation and empathy, puppets are better suited for Naledi’s situation because they are comforting, less intimidating, and promote interactive, safe expression of emotions.* --- If you need a condensed version to fit within your exam constraints, let me know!