What is A sense of continuity and change?

A sense of continuity and change means knowing what stays the same and what changes around you, like when you grow up but still love your favorite toy.

Imagine you have a backpack that goes with you everywhere. Every day, it holds your lunch, your art supplies, or even your teddy bear. That’s continuity, things that stay the same so you feel safe and connected to what you know.

But sometimes, you add new stuff to your backpack, like a sticker from school or a new pencil. That’s change, when something new comes in, making your day just a little more exciting.

When you’re 5 years old, you might still wear the same pajamas every night. But one day, you get a new pair of pajamas with dragons on them! That’s change. But your bedtime story is still your favorite, that's continuity.

So a sense of continuity and change helps you feel happy because you know what stays the same (like your favorite snack) and what can be fun and different (like a new friend at school).