Teaching Persistence
Teach child the power of persistence: breaking new tasks into smaller steps, and reminding kids that failing is how we learn is what being human is all about.
Watch the video together and ask kids what new thing they’ve learned to do lately. Did they do it perfectly the first time? Point out that learning new skills takes practice and patience. You might also:
- Help kids break new tasks into smaller steps. If learning to tie shoelaces, have the kids practice each new step alone until it’s mastered, then move to the next step.
- Remind kids that failing is how we all learn. It’s natural to feel mad or frustrated, and at the same time, you can also be proud of how hard you’re trying. Teach kids to replace “I can’t do this” with “I can’t do this—yet!”
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.
Crayon Power
Coloring together can soothe both children and grown-ups.
See You Later Alligator
A special, loving good-bye routine can make separations easier.
Friendship Bracelets
When it’s hard to be apart from those we love, the littlest things can become big reminders that someone loves us and is thinking of us.
Cloud Watching
Spending time outside can feel like a “reset” on the day.
Pillow Hugs
Hugging a pillow covered with an item of a loved one’s clothing can help comfort children when they’re missing them.
