Guided Questions & Activities: Companion to the Blue Strawberries Read-Aloud

This gentle resource was created to help families keep the conversation going after enjoying the Blue Strawberries read-aloud. It offers thoughtful, age-appropriate tools to support emotional awareness, connection, and creativity through the lens of everyday feelings and family moments.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, therapist, or caregiver, these guided questions and SEL-based activities invite children to explore what helps them feel safe, loved, and understood—using simple materials and lots of imagination.

✔️ 5 open-ended discussion questions focused on feelings, family connection, and comfort

✔️ 4 hands-on, kid-friendly activities like “Mix Your Own Feelings” and “My Blue Strawberry”

✔️ Gentle tips and prompts for grown-ups to make conversations feel natural and supportive

✔️ Designed for ages 2–8 — perfect for home, school, or therapy settings

Use it alongside the Blue Strawberries read-aloud—or as a sweet, standalone emotional support tool to help young children grow their hearts with care. 🍓💙