Trying New Things
When was the last time you tried something new? Was it hard? Was it scary? Was it fun? Trying new things can take us outside of our comfort zones and into places of uncertainty, which can be a bit scary … for kids AND grown-ups. Trying new things requires a certain level of confidence that most people are not born with — we have to work at it!
In this episode of Little Kids, Big Hearts, Todd talks with River, Taylor, and Leo about trying new things. They go on an imaginary journey to the Land of Qook-a-lackas where they meet Crayton the Dragon, who’s learning how to fly!
Guest Stars in Trying New Things
Christine Pedi plays the role of Crayton the Dragon. She is a television and theater comedic actress, Drama Desk nominee for FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Sirius XM radio personality “Lady of a Thousand Voices” and Award-Winning Cabaret Performer. On Broadway, she appeared in CHICAGO as Mama Morton, LITTLE ME with Martin Short and Faith Prince, directed by Rob Marshall, and in Eric Bogosian’s TALK RADIO with Liev Schreiber, directed by Robert Falls.
The ukulele music and the original song “Try” are written and performed by Bill English. Bill is an actor, musician, and voiceover artist based in NYC who has appeared on Broadway in Twentieth Century starring Alec Baldwin and Anne Heche and Anything Goes with Sutton Foster and Joel Grey. TV credits include The Good Wife, Madam Secretary, Elementary, Cavemen, Family Guy, and more.
Original Song: Try
“Try” is written and performed by Bill English, an actor, musician, and voiceover artist based in NYC.
Educator Resources
When was the last time you tried something new? Was it hard? Was it scary? Was it fun?
Trying new things can be challenging and it can bring feelings of excitement, fear, frustration, or uncertainty. Even grownups can have a challenging time trying new things. It requires a certain level of confidence that most people are not born with — we have to work at it.
These extension activities will help you to support children (Pre-K to Grade 3) as they share their feelings about what it is like when they try new things and build the persistence and resilience that can grow as we try new things.