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Bennett the Bear | StoryTime ToolKit™ for Sportsmanship and Self-Worth
Bennett the Bear | StoryTime ToolKit™ for Sportsmanship and Self-Worth
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Description
Description
Winning feels exciting.
Losing can feel hard.
But what matters most does not happen on the scoreboard.
Bennett the Bear StoryTime ToolKit™ invites children to explore who they are when the cheering fades. On and off the field, Bennett plays with fairness, focus, and respect. He notices his teammates. He listens before he speaks. He stays steady when the score grows close.
In After the Applause, Bennett shows that leadership is not about being louder or bigger. It is about staying the same. Gentle and kind. Strong and fair.
This toolkit supports emotional regulation during competition, sportsmanship in both victory and defeat, and confidence rooted in character rather than applause.
Paired with the reflective storybook After the Applause by Kaitlin B. Malaspina, this StoryTime ToolKit™ builds integrity, humility, and self-worth that does not depend on performance.
Recommended for ages 3–10, youth sports families, classrooms, and communities teaching children that how we lead matters more than how we win.
Because real strength reveals itself after the noise fades.
What’s Inside the Kit
What’s Inside the Kit
Each StoryTime ToolKit™ is intentionally assembled as a complete ritual experience.
Inside you’ll find:
Bennett the Bear Plush Pal (16”)
A 16-inch plush companion designed to reflect steady presence and character-driven confidence.
16" Bear Football Uniform Set
A soft, removable football uniform including jersey, shorts, and helmet, designed to fit Bennett comfortably and support imaginative play connected to the story.
After the Applause Storybook
A soft-touch paperback exploring sportsmanship, humility, leadership, and integrity beyond the scoreboard.
Plush Heart
A symbol of inner character, meant to be kissed, wished upon, and tucked inside Bennett as a reminder that strength begins within.
Plush Pal Promise Certificate
Encourages responsibility, identity-building, and meaningful attachment.
Eco-Friendly Fill
Soft, sustainable materials designed for mindful cuddles and everyday reassurance.
Who It’s For
Who It’s For
Recommended for ages 3–10. Designed for families, classrooms, therapy spaces, and youth sports communities supporting children learning how to compete with integrity, handle pressure, and build confidence beyond comparison.
The Story and Its Message
The Story and Its Message
Set inside a stadium filled with bright lights and roaring crowds, After the Applause follows Bennett before, during, and after the game. He arrives early, notices his teammates, and plays with steady focus and fairness, even when no one is watching. When faced with intimidation, he does not puff himself up or shrink back. He simply holds his ground.
When the final whistle blows and the game ends in a narrow win, Bennett crosses the field and offers a quiet “Good game,” showing that character does not shift with the score.
This is a story about sportsmanship, humility, and integrity. It reminds children that real leadership reveals itself not in the spotlight, but in the quiet moments that follow.
Emotional Skills This ToolKit Builds
Emotional Skills This ToolKit Builds
Sportsmanship and fair play
Emotional regulation under pressure
Humility in victory
Confidence beyond comparison
Integrity when no one is watching
Self-worth not tied to outcome
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