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Caring Communities Course Library

Resources for a strong foundation.

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Caring Communities was created to provide Communities in Schools educators with resources to promote resilience, and to provide tools to help children communicate their needs and wants.

Ready to share these resources with everyone in your neighborhood? Below are curated sets of resources to use with families that offer ideas about starting conversations shaped by curiosity; strategies to help children tackle problems; and activities that promote engagement and persistence.

Unit 1: Special, Strong, and Growing

The Big Idea: Adults that support students through routines can model protective factors of resilience.

For Kids

Abby’s Amazing Friends

Print out the maze and help kids draw a path from Abby to the playground tracing all the people that care for her along the way.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6

I Can Be Patient

Waiting can be hard to do. Listen to this song on the power of patience.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6

Twiddlebugs Take Turns

The Twiddlebug brother and sister figure out a way to play together by taking turns.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6

Looking for Special

A storybook featuring Lily about the importance of confidence as a key skill in building resilience.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 3–6
For Families

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Explore Sesame for Families

Invite families to explore resources on SesameWorkshop.org by creating their own profile! Share this link to help them register: https://sesameworkshop.org/sign-up/

A Tree of Growth and Learning

Giving new things a try helps children learn, grow, and take on challenges!

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6

Give Yourself a Hug

Hugs help. Hugs heal. Safe, nurturing touch is key to kids’ healthy development, but they don’t always need another person to help them feel the benefits of hugs!

Traumatic Experiences
Ages 1–6

Bounce Back

A song about resilience.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 3–6

Unit 2: The Power of Persistence

The Big Idea: Confidence and self-esteem help kids build strength to cope with challenges.

For Kids

Elmo Doesn’t Give Up!

Elmo learns that just because you can’t do something now, doesn’t mean you won’t be able to. It just means you can’t do it…yet.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6

Bounce Back

A song about resilience.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 3–6

Breathe, Buddy, Breathe!

Build your child’s self control with this interactive activity.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6

Sharing Cookies

When Alan runs out of cookies, Elmo shares his with Cookie Monster.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6
For Families

Furry Fuzzy Hugs

In the face of anxiety or chaos, hugs offer a sense of security and safety.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6

My Super Stars

Make this mobile to remind little ones of the people who care for them.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6

Sibling Rivalry

If siblings are having trouble sharing and getting along with each other, try the strategies in this article.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6

Bye Bye for Now Song

Saying goodbye can be hard to do. Explore some strategies to make it easier.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6

Unit 3: Feelings Big and Small

The Big Idea: When students can name what they’re feeling, we can help them figure out what is needed–and communicate to others!

For Kids

Grouchy Party

Help children to understand the feelings of others through this interactive storybook.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6
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The World Sings to You

A song about listening.

Foster Care
Ages 1–6

Feeling Faces

Understanding and expressing feelings is another important coping skill for children and adults.

Parenting
Ages 1–6

An Act-Along Story

Act out Elmo’s story with kids to build emotional vocabulary.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 1–6
For Families

Taking Care of Yourself

A few ideas to help grown-ups take care of themselves during a divorce, too.

Incarceration
Ages 0–6

Talking About Feelings

Watch this video to assure children that their big feelings are normal.

Parenting
Ages 1–6

Exploring Big Feelings

Show children that it’s normal to have many feelings at once.

Divorce
Ages 1–6

Hugging It Out

Discover the power of hugs with Rosita and Elmo.

Social and Emotional Skills
Ages 0–6

Unit 4: My Safe Place

The Big Idea: There are tools we can use to stay in control when things seem overwhelming.

For Kids

Let’s Play: A Children’s Activity Book

Movement games, drawing activities and, a storybook for children in crisis.

Traumatic Experiences
Ages 1–6

Comfy-Cozy Nest

Creating safe places in our minds can be a key coping strategy, and Big Bird is here to help.

Traumatic Experiences
Ages 1–6

Feeling Safe

In order for healing to begin, it’s critical that kids feel protected and safe.

Traumatic Experiences
Ages 1–6

Big Bird’s Comfy-Cozy Nest

Video presenting a strategy for coping with the effects of trauma.

Violence
Ages 1–6
For Families

The “I Can” Flower

Traumatic experiences can hurt a child’s confidence and self-esteem, but there are ways to begin strengthening it again.

Traumatic Experiences
Ages 1–6

Care, Cope, Connect

Your family can find strength in each other, even through scariest times.

Traumatic Experiences
Ages 0–6

It’s Not Easy Being Green

A song about being ourselves.

Traumatic Experiences
Ages 3–6

H Is for Hope

For kids who have experienced trauma, hope can lead to healing.

Traumatic Experiences
Ages 0–6
Additional Topics

Gabrielle hugging a small child

Grief Resource Library

Additional resources on the topic of Grief for you to use with kids and families.

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Violence Resource Library

Additional resources on the topic of Community Violence for you to use with kids and families.

Two little girls talking to Sesame Street’s Grover on school bleachers.

Race, Ethnicity, and Culture Resource Library

Additional resources on the topic of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture for you to use with kids and families.

Homelessness Resource Library

Additional resources on the topic of Homelessness for you to use with kids and families.

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