Circle time is such a special part of the classroom experience! It’s a time when everyone is on an equal level and has the space to be seen and heard. As you share this story with children, you can ...

How to Talk to Kids about Tough Topics Emergencies Ideas for Poor Air Quality Days Outdoor time is a fun and important part of children’s routines, but some days are less safe for play than others.

Before watching this video together, explain: “We feel grateful when we take time to feel happy and thankful about a person, a place, or a thing. Being grateful celebrates all we have and can help us ...

Grief can come and go throughout life for both children and grown-ups. Sometimes small things, such as falling leaves or flying a kite, can remind us of a person who died, bringing up some big ...

Meltdowns happen… but they are somewhat predictable! As you try to handle them, curiosity and patience go a long way.

Elmo learns that just because you can't do something now, doesn't mean you won't be able to. It just means you can't do it...yet. Learning new things takes practice. Just as Elmo’s Daddy does, remind ...

In order to begin to heal, children need to feel protected and safe. Children can create a safe place, either physically or in their imagination, to cope with their feelings. Share this story, in ...

Learning happens everywhere! Explore "outdoor science" ideas that encourage children to engage with the world around them. Elmo reads this animated storybook in an app filled with games, songs, ...

Every goal starts with taking a first step. Teaching kids to save money by collecting in a specific place—such as a piggy bank or a jar—shows kids concretely how much they are saving. Put a little ...

Children’s feelings come in all shapes and sizes. Look for signs that children are struggling with big feelings like stress, fear, shame, anger, sadness, and frustration: Sudden yelling or crying ...

Invite children to examine Elmo’s heart, lungs, bones, muscles, and digestive system… and talk about how moving our bodies and eating well help us stay healthy. What questions do children have about ...

Print these cards, cut them apart, and keep them in an envelope. Children can pick one at random as a morning or bedtime ritual (or keep them in your bag or glove compartment to use anytime). Read the ...