Helping Kids Reach Out
Act out ways to make new friends.
Encourage kids to use the below conversation starters. If you want, you can also practice with finger puppets: cut off the tips of a rubber glove and draw faces on the fingertips with markers. Then, role-play:
- My name is _________. What’s yours?
- Hi, I’m new here. Will you show me around?
- How are you feeling today?
- Here are some things I like to do. How about you?
- That game looks like fun. Can I play?
- Here’s one thing that makes me a good friend: ___________.
- I can teach you to ____________.
- You’re really good at _______________. Can you show me?
- Do you want to hear an interesting idea?
- What’s your favorite thing to do around here?
Creating Safety and a Sense of Home
Watch and Play: Grover's Super Suitycase
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Watch and Play: Cookie Monster's Big Puzzle
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Watch and Play: Elmo and The Great Cookie Stack
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Dragons
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Abby’s Magical Afternoon
A storybook all about the power of mistakes!
