Positive Problem Solving
We can help children learn to solve problems – a key part of resilience!
Critical thinking, self-control, planning, persistence, and reasoning skills help children solve problems and make good decisions. Grown-ups can help little ones build these skills during everyday moments, and it’s important to first help children feel safe to try, try, and try again!
Watch this short video to learn these simple strategies for building these skills:
- Connect – create an environment in which children feel safe to try
- Identify – help kids express problems in their own words
- Think – encourage kids to consider different solutions
- Try – cheer kids on and let them know that sometimes we have to keep trying!
After watching, take a look at Teaching Belly Breathing and Elmo’s School Friends to help put these strategies into practice.
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.
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.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
