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”).
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.
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.
Watch and Play: Cookie Monster's Cookie Cart
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Elmo Explains Kindness
Elmo explains different ways to show kindness.
Grover Explains Cooperation
Grover and the Letter C explore the word of the day.
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.