Roads to Resilience
A course highlighting some of the best assets from topics across SesameWorkshop.org with customized approaches, and tips and tricks on using these resources in your work with caregivers and their children.
There are many different ways to support the development of children and families. As we work towards a universal goal of helping to grow smarter, stronger, kinder kids, providers like you play an important role in making connections and sharing resources. The course Roads to Resilience highlights some of the best assets from topics across SesameWorkshop.org with customized approaches, tips and tricks on using these resources in your work with caregivers and their children. Curated for a wide array of providers, materials in this course include targeted activities to use in your work to build strong communities, working to meet the need of everyone in the family!
Course Goals
Upon completion of this course, providers will be able to:
- Explore the unique ways to help providers understand the important role they play in children’s lives.
- Communicate strategies that support children’s development and learning.
- Determine specific topic areas of interest most needed to address children and families in their care, and
- Identify opportunities to embed resources in their work
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Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
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.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
Safe & Together
When families have to leave home in order to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.
Bubble Time
A quiet activity such as blowing bubbles can help both children and adults breathe deeply, slow down… and calm down.
