Teaching Kindness
Show children how to handle disagreements with friends.
- Print out the page and read it to kids.
- Ask, “What if you were angry and hit your friend? How do you think your friend would feel? What could you do instead?” and “What is something nice you’ve done for a friend (share a toy, give a hug)? How do you think your friend felt when you did that?” Thinking about others’ feelings (and how they can change others’ feelings) helps kids learn empathy.
- Let kids color the page.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
Watch and Play: Abby's Magical Beasties
Watch this episode and explore ways to extend the learning at home.
Monster Meltdown
Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.
Milestones: Your Six-Year-Old
All children grow and develop at their own pace; use this chart to guide your expectations and observations so you can talk to your child’s pediatrician about questions or concerns.
For Providers: Using These Resources
Print and refer to this page as you implement the materials in this initiative.
Parenting Moment: Describing
The way you talk with children matters! Your words have power.
Parenting Moment: Imitating
Playing is learning! The way you play with children matters… your actions and words have power.
