Pocket Power
Help children remember the love of their grown-up… even when they’re apart.
When challenges and feelings are BIG, there are little things you can do to help things feel easier for your child. Together with your child, watch this video in which Wes and Elijah demonstrate a simple strategy: keeping a small, simple object with them to remind them of their loved one all day long.
Try it yourselves — you might choose (and even paint) small rocks together. Or, offer your child a small item such as a photo of you, a piece of your jewelry (that’s replaceable if it gets lost!), or a small square of fabric from a piece of your old clothing. Invite them to keep it in their pocket or backpack so they can hold it or look at it… and think of you.
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.
Our Quiet Corner
Sesame friends use a special space to handle big feelings safely.
Watch and Play: Cookie Monster's Cookie Cart
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
How Am I Feeling? Poster
Use pictures and simple words to help children notice and name feelings.
We Can Do Hard Things Lyric Sheet
Sing along to the words to a powerful song about persistence.
It Takes a Village
Honest conversations with all the adults in a child’s circle of care can set everyone up for success!
Social Connection Volunteer Guide
Guide with activity suggestions that boost social connection.
