Our Quiet Corner
Sesame friends use a special space to handle big feelings safely.
Follow Ms. Jennifer and her class of Sesame friends learn to use a calm “quiet corner” and simple self-regulation strategies to feel better with supportive grown-ups and friends. After reading, invite children to talk about “big feelings” the way the book does: “What do you do when you have big feelings?” and “Where in our home/class could a quiet corner live?” Then build your own “quiet corner” together with cozy, safe items — and practice a few tools the story is designed to showcase (like stretching/body scan or “wiggle it out,” plus other calming choices), so children can try them before they’re upset and remember them when they need them. You can also draw a picture of “my quiet corner,” role-play a moment when Zozo (or you!) feels overwhelmed and chooses a strategy, and make a simple “menu” of calm-down options children can point to when words feel hard.
How to Help
When we have big feelings, a hint, high-five, or hands-on help can make the work easier to do — together!
Feeling Your Best
Grover learns that moving his body helps him feel happy and strong.
Body Break
A quick, playful body break helps children reset by moving, stretching, and breathing to feel calmer, more focused, and ready for what’s next.
We Can Do Hard Things Song
A song that reminds us that we can keep trying to do hard things
Elmo Explains Kindness
Elmo explains different ways to show kindness.
Grover Explains Cooperation
Grover and the Letter C explore the word of the day.
Bert and Ernie Compromise
Bert and Ernie explore how to compromise.
