A Rainbow Kind of Day
To children experiencing homelessness, the littlest things can trigger the biggest feelings.
Together with children, watch the video and ask questions to get them talking:
- Why did the color purple make Lily so sad?
- What did Sofia explain to Lily? How did that make Lily feel?
- What did Elmo tell Lily that made her feel a little better?
- Why did Elmo bring her lily stickers (what are lilies a symbol of)? Why is that so important to Lily?
You might finish by coloring a rainbow together, or just looking around to find something in each color of the rainbow.
Hooray for Hands
Hands remind us of the power of helping, sharing, and caring.
Ideas Into Action: Sharing Comfort Strategies with Children
You can show children how others use strategies for self-soothing.
Provider Workshop: Healthy Goodbyes
In the face of these challenges, you can model healthy goodbyes.
Promoting Healing Through Play in Shelters part 2
It’s not just the things you put into an environment that are important—a play space is made even more effective when adults interact with children in positive ways.
Talk About It: For Children Experiencing Homelessness
Honest, age-appropriate ways to respond to children’s difficult questions.
Ideas Into Action: Grown-Ups Come Back
A bag of ribbons can go a long way!
Provider Workshop: Healthy Goodbyes Resources part 2
In the face of these challenges, you can model healthy goodbyes.
