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).
Mindful Monsters: Self-Love Mantras with Grover
In this podcast, Grover shares some mindful mantras.
Mindful Monsters: Look and Notice with Cookie Monster
Cookie Monster helps children practice mindfulness by looking and listening carefully to their surroundings.
Mindful Monsters: Body Scan with Big Bird
In this podcast, Big Bird guides children through a mindful body scan.
Mindful Monsters: Whole-Body Listening with Elmo
In this podcast, Elmo practices whole-body listening.
Mindful Monsters: Bubble Breathing with Abby Cadabby
In this podcast, Abby Cadabby guides children through a bubble breathing exercise.
Mindful Monsters: A Podcast Guide to Peace
A guide with tips for using the Mindful Monsters Podcast Series.
Little Neighbors: Fostering Community Connection, Engagement, and Exploration
