Hugs All Around
This printable shows Elmo spreading kindness through a comforting hug.
Showing kindness can be as simple as giving a big hug! Read this story with your child before bed, in the morning during breakfast, or on the go. Especially during rough moments, a reminder of love and warmth can keep kids smiling. As you’re reading, you might ask the following questions:
- How did Elmo’s hug make Zoe and Alan feel?
- How did Elmo feel when he got a hug from Mommy and Daddy?
- Who do you know that gives good hugs?
Safe & Together
When families have to leave home in order to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.
Bubble Time
A quiet activity such as blowing bubbles can help both children and adults breathe deeply, slow down… and calm down.
Crayon Power
Coloring together can soothe both children and grown-ups.
See You Later Alligator
A special, loving good-bye routine can make separations easier.
Friendship Bracelets
When it’s hard to be apart from those we love, the littlest things can become big reminders that someone loves us and is thinking of us.
Cloud Watching
Spending time outside can feel like a “reset” on the day.
Pillow Hugs
Hugging a pillow covered with an item of a loved one’s clothing can help comfort children when they’re missing them.
