A Tree of Growth and Learning
Giving new things a try helps children learn, grow, and take on challenges!
- Point out to kids and parents that we’re always growing and learning (not just kids…grown-ups too!), and that they’re going to create a tree that shows exactly that. Distribute the printable page (one per family) and have them think of things they have learned to do (or learned about) recently. They can also talk about things they weren’t able to do before, but can do now that they’ve practiced.
- Distribute “Elmo’s New Things Tree” and leaves. Families can work together to label or draw pictures of new things they’ve tried and learned, and complete the activity.
- As a group, create a giant tree on the wall using colored sticky notes. Families can write what’s on their leaves on colored sticky notes and arrange on the wall in the shape of a tree.
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.
Creating Safety and a Sense of Home
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
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.
