Story Shelf Book
Mochi and the Magic Word
Mochi sets off on a playful mission to discover the magic word and learns how one small word can make others feel happy and cared for.
For Educators
Learning Through Stories
Mochi’s first adventure introduces children to the importance of using the word “please” when asking for something, creating a simple and engaging opportunity to explore manners, kindness and respectful communication.
How Can the Book Be Used?
Story Time
Read the story together and encourage children to listen, predict and respond.
Group Discussion
Talk about when and why we use the word “please.”
Role Play
Practise everyday situations where children can use polite words.
Creative Learning
Draw Mochi, create a “Kind Words” poster or complete a colouring activity.
Literacy Learning
Explore the word “please”, sentence building and rhyming words.
Social Learning
Discuss kindness, respect and how our words can make others feel.
Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Connections
Outcome 1 – Strong sense of identity
Building confidence in communicating with others.
Outcome 2 – Connected with their world
Developing respectful and positive relationships.
Outcome 5 – Effective communicators
Using language to express needs, ideas and intentions.
Conversation Starters
- When do we say “please”?
- How do you feel when someone uses kind words?
- What other kind words can we use?
A simple story. A meaningful lesson. A chance to practise kindness every day.