
"Social Emotional Learning For Kids: Benji, the Bad Day, and Me"
Vooks
10 mins 51 secs
Ages 5 - 10

This video tells the story of a child named Sammy who experiences a series of unfortunate events, leading to a bad day. It highlights the importance of empathy and understanding emotions, as Sammy learns to cope with his feelings and observes how his brother Benji finds comfort in his own way.
"Benji, the Bad Day, and Me" At recess, I got yelled at for kicking the fence. At lunch, they ran out of my favorite pizza, so I didn't eat. And on the bus home, the driver missed my stop, so I had to walk all the way back in the rain. Now I'm hungry, cold, and wet. Grrr! "Shhh!" says Mama as soon as I open the door. Benji's playing in his box. When Benji's in his box, it's because he's had a bad day at preschool. When Benji's had a bad day, we tiptoe and speak softly. When I've had a bad day, no one tiptoes or speaks softly. Benji, Mama, and I made that box last summer. Mama cut the window flaps, and Benji and I splashed on the paint. Inside, it's cozy and safe, but only big enough for Benji and his blue blanket. Ah, I sure wish I had a box for days like this. Benji wiggles his fingers at me. "Hi, Benji," I say softly. Benji's face appears. "What, Sammy?" Benji says. "Samuel," says Mama.