Top 5 Caring Count von Count Quotes for his Birthday
Count von Count has lived more years than he has time to count!
And, indeed, over the years he has counted so many things: Sheep, bats, cats, numbers, feelings — you name it, he’s counted it. On his birthday, we want to celebrate the fact that everyone on Sesame Street knows they can count on him when it counts the most: for our emotional health!
In that spirit, let’s count down the quotes that remind us how the Count taught us how to care about others.
1. “How do you feel, little potato?”
– The Count, talking to a Potato in “Count on This! 10-Second Hum”
Even the feelings of little potatoes matter. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, the vibrations from your humming can activate a nerve that helps you calm down. That’s why the Count invites everyone to hum along here — to demonstrate how to cope with stress and manage big feelings.
2. “How do you feel, my thunder and lighting?”
– The Count, asking the Countess in “Count on This! The 6-Second Hug”
The Countess doesn’t make too many appearances, so when she came to Count von Count for comfort, he was extra happy to offer her a hug. A hug that lasts at least 6 seconds is soothing and helps calm our minds and bodies when we’re feeling upset. No wonder the Countess noted how she felt comforted afterwards.
3. “Counting can actually help you feel better. It’s as simple as Count, Breathe, Relax!”
– Count von Count to Cookie Monster, in “Count, Breathe, Relax”
It’s wonderful when friends share their strategies for coping, making it easier to take care of ourselves! Here, the Count patiently walks an eager Cookie Monster through a counting and breathing exercise, as though Cookie is blowing out candles on a birthday cake.
Paying attention to our breath is a simple grounding strategy that helps us process our emotions — re-setting us back to the present moment. And practicing skills like this then when you’re feeling okay means you’ll have the tools ready when you need them most. That’s one…one lucky Cookie Monster!
4. “One: Numbers. Two: The Countess. And Three? Oh, the batty bats, of course.”
– The Count in “The Count & Elmo Count Three Joyful Things!”
When you’re little and have big feelings, it can be so hard to find your way back to calm. This quick gratitude practice is easy to remember. It also helps us reconnect with each other because you might learn something new about your little one.
5. “Frustrated. That is 1 feeling! I counted a feeling. That makes me happy. And happy is a feeling. That makes 2, 2 feelings! Ah, ahh, ah!”
– Count von Count in “Naming Feelings”
Leave it to the Count to not only find himself something to count, but also show us how to name our feelings. That’s the first step to being aware of them and then learning to manage them.
The Count has shown us the importance of doing something you love (counting, of course!) while caring for others. Head on over to the Sesame Street page on YouTube to watch Count Von Count count on his friends as well as sing a lovely song full of warm reminders of gratitude with his friend, Billie Eilish. He’s even counted heartbeats as they change when we’re excited or calm to show us how our hearts work with our brains.
For something a little more hands-on, invite children to color in this printable page to count down to a healthy day with him.
There’s always more to learn, and you can count on Count von Count to figure out what the next lesson will be, always with that signature flair of care… and maybe a few bats! Happy Birthday, Count von Count! We hope you enjoy your special day.
