Come & Play
You can make a new friend by inviting them to play with you.
Learning about kindness begins early. One important developmental milestone is when kids begin to understand that others may think or feel differently than they do. Build this skill by asking your child how they might feel in common situations. Watch the video together, and help your child put their feet in someone else’s shoes by asking:
- How do you think the boy on the bench felt when he was alone and the others were playing?
- How did he feel once he was invited?
- What did the kids in the video do to be kind to a new friend? (say “come play,” introduce themselves, ask the child’s name, offer to share, find something you both like to do and do it together).
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.
