Elsa’s Brave Little Goalkeeper
Elsa is scared of the ball flying at the goal. Can a brave heart help?
Coach Tariq the turtle blew the whistle. ‘Today we need a new goalkeeper!’ Elsa gulped. Everyone looked at Elsa. ‘Me?’ she squeaked.
Elsa did not like the idea at all. The ball came so fast! What if it bumped her nose? What if it went past her? Her tummy did a funny little flip-flop.
Elsa pulled on the big orange gloves and stood in the goal. Percy took the first shot. WHOOSH! The ball flew past, and Elsa shut her eyes.
‘Don’t worry,’ said Coach Tariq, kneeling down. ‘Think of a hug, and catch it like a hug.’ Elsa took a deep breath. Then another. Her tummy flip-flops began to slow down.
The next shot came. Open eyes. Big hands. Bounce! The ball landed right in Elsa’s gloves. ‘I SAVED IT!’ she yelled, jumping up and down.
All through the game, Elsa dived left and dived right. She saved four shots. Each one made her feel taller, braver and bigger.
After the match, Percy gave Elsa a high-five. ‘You’re a super goalkeeper!’ Elsa grinned. Being scared hadn’t stopped her at all.
The little lesson
Being brave doesn’t mean you aren’t scared. It means you try anyway.
Let’s talk about it
- Is there anything that makes you feel nervous? What helps?
- Why do you think Elsa felt better after the first save?
Finish stories to collect Elsa as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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