Getting Along With Siblings
Inspire children to treasure their siblings.
- Watch the video together and ask kids: Who are the people in your family? Remind kids that families come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they include grandparents; sometimes one or two parents, or even more; sometimes they include brothers and sisters.
- What things do kids share with their siblings or other family members? Is their hair the same color? Do they like the same kind of music? What things about them are different? What do kids love about each family member?
- Invite kids to draw a family portrait and display it for everyone to see.
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.
Crayon Power
Coloring together can soothe both children and grown-ups.
See You Later Alligator
A special, loving good-bye routine can make separations easier.
Friendship Bracelets
When it’s hard to be apart from those we love, the littlest things can become big reminders that someone loves us and is thinking of us.
Cloud Watching
Spending time outside can feel like a “reset” on the day.
Pillow Hugs
Hugging a pillow covered with an item of a loved one’s clothing can help comfort children when they’re missing them.
