Just One Quick Kick

Learning how to offer a heartfelt “I’m sorry” involves honesty and authenticity, and the loving adults in the story validate Kofi for both characteristics as he apologizes for breaking the “no soccer in the house” rule. Students can identify the natural consequences of the rule-breaking and the emotions Kofi and her family feel because of her poor behavior choice. Students can connect to and discuss further the age-appropriate model of Kofi’s sweeping up to take responsibility for his rule-breaking,