Saying Sorry So You Can Keep Playing

Welcome! In this episode, host Benjamin and his friend Zaim (age 5) discuss something that is challenging but necessary: SAYING SORRY!The episode begins with a playful and honest conversation about how Zaim sometimes does something inconsiderate toward his sister or a friend, and then needs to say "Sorry." With help from Benjamin's puppet friend Bloop, they practice saying sorry like they mean it and they talk about the importance of genuine apologies. They discover that after a genuine apology, people are usually able to forgive, move forward, and ... return to playing!  Using the Tune Up method, Benjamin and Zaim co-create a catchy song about saying sorry — with Zaim's tune and words. (The song was produced by GRAMMY®-winning musician Dean Jones. It will be released as a stand-alone music video soon!)Perfect for kids ages 3–10 and for listening together as a family.Grown-Ups, You Can Extend the Learning By:🌟 Discussing saying sorry: "Tell me about a time when YOU had to say sorry. What happened? What did you say? What did your friend say?" 🌟 Asking your child: "What does it feel like to say 'I'm sorry?'"🌟 Sharing a moment when YOU had to apologize. Tell your child what you felt like before saying sorry ... and how you felt after saying sorry.🌟 Telling your child, "It can be scary to say sorry, but apologizing can help you and another person feel better." Let's practice with puppets or stuffed animals.🌟 Using the Tune Up Method with your child to create your own song about saying sorry.About the Tune Up Podcast:Tune Up uses the healing power of music to help children (and the adults who love them) tackle challenges of early childhood, from cleaning up to including others. In each episode, teacher and musician Benjamin Weiner chats with a child about a difficult topic. Together, they write an empowering song to take on the challenge. Tune Up helps children to build social and emotional skills, growth mindset, coping skills, emotional regulation, resilience, and mindfulness skills. It's also FUN and a perfect co-listening experience for kids and their grown-ups.About Host Benjamin:Benjamin Weiner is a writer, composer, and educator based in Brooklyn, New York. He writes for shows including Dora on Paramount Plus, Rosie’s Rules on PBS, and Vida the Vet on Netflix, and makes kids music as Princess Backpack and Benjamin. His first picture book is in the works with Simon & Schuster.Subscribe, Rate, and Share:If this episode resonated with your family, please subscribe, rate, and share the show. It helps other families discover Tune Up.🎧 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@tuneupsparkler 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/tuneupsparkler📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/TuneUpSparkler/Credits:Tune Up is hosted by Benjamin Weiner. It is produced by Julia Levy at Sparkler Learning, with support from Brittany Sommer Katzin and Dana Stewart.🌈 Visit The Tune Up Website: https://playsparkler.org/tuneup