THE POCKET
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THE POCKET *
Yes, it’s a doll, but we see so much more. That fun pocket on your Love Letter Doll™ can be used in various ways.
Teach younger children
CREATE FLASHCARDS FOR LETTERS AND NUMBERS USING THE LOVE LETTER™ NOTEPAD.
Start with letters and numbers when making flashcards, but then get creative. Draw faces: smiling, frowning, surprised; farm animals: pig, duck, cow; or nature images: flower, leaf, seashell. Guide the way as your youngster’s world expands.
Connect with older children
START A CONVERSATION.
SHARE A STORY.
SAY YOU’RE SORRY.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to put into words what we are feeling. The doll facilitates back-and-forth communication, sparking conversation. It can be as easy as “You seem quiet. Write to me about your day.” If siblings or friends are arguing, passing letters to each other via the doll can be a way to de-escalate a dispute. There are many positive notes to be shared as well. I love you. I believe in you. You make me smile. You inspire me. Have a great day.
Creative approaches for educators
SPELL A WORD.
SOLVE A PROBLEM.
CELEBRATE SUCCESS.
Kids move themselves with their dolls to make words. Emma has a "T," Owen has an "A," and Maddie has an "E." What words can students make? ATE, TEA. EAT. What if we add the letter "K"? We can spell TAKE. Are there any other letters we can add?
Personalized prompts by therapists
WRITE WHAT’S HARD TO SAY.
LET THE WORDS LEAD THE WAY.
Based upon conversations, therapists can design prompts specific to their patient's needs, allowing for self-reflection when not in a counseling session.
It's difficult for me to tell you this, but…
What clothing do you feel most comfortable in? Why?
Today at school, I had an interaction that…
What do you think about before you fall asleep?
Name one person at school you'd like to be friends with. Why?
What three things made you happy this week?
I'm feeling _______ because…