Butterfly Breathing with Abby Cadabby
Here’s one of the many ways we can take care of our big feelings. It works for grown-ups, too!
Share this video with children and invite them to try it themselves: Hold your arms out and imagine they are magnificent butterfly wings. Slowly raise your wings above your head as you take a slow deep breath in, then lower them as you slowly breathe out. The movement looks a little like a snow angel, but it’s done sitting down or standing up!
Try the strategy together when children are having big feelings.
Our Quiet Corner
Sesame friends use a special space to handle big feelings safely.
How Am I Feeling? Poster
Use pictures and simple words to help children notice and name feelings.
We Can Do Hard Things Lyric Sheet
Sing along to the words to a powerful song about persistence.
A Day to Play
Color a page of Sesame moments that encourage teamwork and invite reflection!
Together Time
Color a page of Sesame moments that encourage teamwork and invite reflection!
It Takes a Village
Honest conversations with all the adults in a child’s circle of care can set everyone up for success!
Adult Teamwork in Children's Tough Moments
When it comes to supporting little ones with big feelings, providers and caregivers work better together!
