Communicating Through Feelings
We can help children manage their emotions – a key part of resilience!
When children learn to regulate their own emotions and behaviors, they’re more able to build positive relationships and experience success in school and life. We can help our children navigate their emotions by talking about feelings during our daily routines.
Watch this short video to learn simple strategies you can use with your kids.
After watching, you might take a look at a few resources, like Watching for Signs of Stress, and Feelings Have Names, to help put these strategies into practice.
Watch and Play: Elmo's Space Adventure
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Watch and Play: Cookie Monster's Magical Cart
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Listen to Understand
Elmo and Abby learn that pausing to listen helps them work as a team.
Watch and Play: Cookie Monster's Cookie Cart
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Watch and Play: Grover's Play
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
A Time to Talk
Grown-ups work together to help Elmo manage big feelings with care.
Adult Teamwork in Children's Tough Moments
When it comes to supporting little ones with big feelings, providers and caregivers work better together!
