Count on This! 3 Things
Join Elmo and The Count as they step back, take a pause, and spotlight “the good stuff.”
Share this video with children to highlight the power of gratitude. Then try the exercise together. What brings each of you joy?
Of course, the things that bring us joy are always worth celebrating, and being able to conjure up those feelings when we need them most is a powerful strategy to use in times of distress.
In times of distress (or anytime!), pausing to focus closely on things that bring us joy can help shift our perspective. Noticing, savoring, and cherishing our favorite things helps both children and grown-ups build a positive mindset that supports emotional well-being.
In everyday moments with children, set an example by pausing, noticing aloud, and enjoying the joyful or happy feelings that your favorite things bring up. Especially in times of serious stress and crisis, children notice adults’ behavior for cues on managing their own… so your modeling is powerful!
Body Break
A quick, playful body break helps children reset by moving, stretching, and breathing to feel calmer, more focused, and ready for what’s next.
Rosita’s Family Quilt
By adding the shirt to their family quilt, Rosita learns how memories, change, and love can turn something broken into something beautiful.
How to Help
When we have big feelings, a hint, high-five, or hands-on help can make the work easier to do — together!
Feeling Your Best
Grover learns that moving his body helps him feel happy and strong.
Grover Explains Cooperation
Grover and the Letter C explore the word of the day.
Bert and Ernie Compromise
Bert and Ernie explore how to compromise.
Kindness Comes in Many Forms
Big Bird and Felix discuss Big Bird’s gift for Oscar.
