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.
Rosita’s Family Quilt
By adding the shirt to their family quilt, Rosita learns how memories, change, and love can turn something broken into something beautiful.
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.
Kindness Comes in Many Forms
Big Bird and Felix discuss Big Bird’s gift for Oscar.
