Benny’s Rainy Day

When Benny the bear’s perfect picnic gets rained out, he feels soggy and sad—until Grandma Bear shows him how to turn disappointment into joy! Benny’s Rainy Day is a cozy, playful song that teaches kids how to adapt, stay positive, and embrace “Plan B” with creativity and connection. Through catchy lyrics, warm storytelling, and joyful sounds, this song builds emotional flexibility, problem-solving skills, and the ability to bounce back when things don’t go as planned. 🎶 Sing along with Benny the Bear and turn rainy days into magical moments!

Benny’s Rainy Day – A Resilience Song for Kids About Flexibility, Optimism, and Plan B Moments

Resilience + Optimism + Emotional Flexibility

10 Tips for Parents to Reinforce “Plan B” Thinking at Home:

  1. Talk About Plan B Daily: Use the phrase “Let’s try a Plan B!” when things shift, and frame it as exciting, not disappointing.
  2. Model Positive Reframing: Say things like “Our walk got rained out, but now we get to build a fort like Benny!”
  3. Celebrate the Unexpected: When surprises happen, pause and ask, “What’s something fun we can do instead?”
  4. Build a “Rainy Day Fun List”: Work with your child to brainstorm indoor ideas in advance to make transitions smoother.
  5. Draw or Act Out Benny’s Song: Reenact scenes like the blanket mountain or honey jar hop to bring the story to life.
  6. Praise Adaptability: Say, “I’m so proud of you for trying something new when our plan bchanged!”
  7. Tell Real-Life “Plan B” Stories: Share times you had to adapt and how something unexpectedly great came from it.
  8. Use Humor in Disappointment: Laugh at the muffin mishap—humor can turn frustration into bonding.
  9. Create a “Cozy Fort Routine”: Make indoor play special by turning setbacks into soft, warm moments.
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