Elmo’s Rainbow Hug
Send this loving card to a friend who could use a hug!
Encouraging kids to show love, whether that’s saying “I love you,” giving a gift, or drawing a picture. Talk to your child about sharing positive feelings and explain, “It makes people feel good to know how much you care.”
Decide on a caring friend or family member (or anyone who could use a smile or a hug) to receive Elmo’s Rainbow Hug. (Print as many as you’d like.) Invite kids to color the card, cut it out, and give (or send) it to the recipient.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
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.
Cookie Monster’s Beach Day
When children are in the hospital, their imagination can become a valuable tool in soothing themselves.
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
