I Can Calm Myself Down, Slow Down & Settle Down
You can help kids build resilience by teaching them coping strategies they can remember and use on their own.
I Can Calm Myself Down
Slow Down and Settle Down
Pro tip: This activity can benefit both kids and adults, individually or together, one-on-one or in groups. Depending on who you’re working with at a given time, adapt or omit activities as you see fit—you know your kids and families best!
Ask parents and children to share ways they calm and soothe themselves. Share these two videos for more self-care ideas.
Creating Safety and a Sense of Home
Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
Watch and Play: Grover's Super Suitycase
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Cookie Monster’s Beach Day
When children are in the hospital, their imagination can become a valuable tool in soothing themselves.
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Watch and Play: Cookie Monster's Big Puzzle
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
