See You Later Alligator
A special, loving good-bye routine can make separations easier.
When challenges and feelings are BIG, there are little things you can do to help things feel easier for your child. Together, watch this video in which Abby and her mommy demonstrate their playful, loving goodbye routines — a “wing wave” and a “fairy farewell.”
Familiar, predictable routines help children know what to expect. Together, make up your own goodbye routine — perhaps some combination of fist bumps, high-fives, butterfly kisses, special handshakes, or rhyming words (such as “give a hug, ladybug” or “out the door, dinosaur”).
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.
A Full Cup: Restorative Resources for Providers and the Families They Respond to
Here are strategies for providers to support emotional well-being and self-care.
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.