Twiddlebugs Take Turns
The Twiddlebug brother and sister figure out a way to play together by taking turns.
Together, watch the video of a brother and sister figuring out how to play together. Ask, “How did Timmy and Tina Twiddlebug solve their problem? How did they play together?”
Try these everyday strategies to help kids practice turn-taking:
- Play games that require turn-taking, like simple card and board games.
- When you cook together, take turns adding ingredients from a recipe.
- Take turns picking out books to read before bedtime.
- Take turns making marks on a page to create a beautiful picture together!
Bubble Time
A quiet activity such as blowing bubbles can help both children and adults breathe deeply, slow down… and calm down.
Safe & Together
When families have to leave home in order to stay safe, it helps to remember that home is where the love is.
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.
Listen, Feel, and See with Elmo
When children are in the hospital, this mindfulness game can help them soothe themselves.
Toddler Tips: Meltdowns
Strategies for during and after a meltdown…and even some ways meltdowns might be avoided.
Using Your Words
A coloring page helping children explore words for big feelings.
