Early Learning Resource Category: Kids

Select from the objectives to find PBS KIDS resources to help manage big feelings, focus attention, encourage sharing, instill independence, foster resilience, support routines and ease transitions.

Children smiling in an environment where they are playing and learning. Superimposed on the photo is the logo for “Early Learning” and a purple banner with white text, “resources for kids.”

I Can Calm Myself Down

Watch these videos together when kids need to calm down. Cookie Monster and Abby Cadabby share coping strategies to build resilience and model skills that kids can remember and use on their own.

Children smiling in an environment where they are playing and learning. Superimposed on the photo is the logo for “Early Learning” and a purple banner with white text, “resources for kids.”

All About Emotions

Use the feelings poster and emotions wheel to help children understand how to identify, label, and express feelings. Then, use the bilingual cards to play matching games, create stories, play charades, and make a feelings jar.

Children smiling in an environment where they are playing and learning. Superimposed on the photo is the logo for “Early Learning” and a purple banner with white text, “resources for kids.”

Feelings Detectives

Watch this Donkey Hodie video clip together and learn how to look for clues in people’s faces and bodies to observe how they are feeling. Then, make your own feelings magnifying glass to practice this skill together.

Children smiling in an environment where they are playing and learning. Superimposed on the photo is the logo for “Early Learning” and a purple banner with white text, “resources for kids.”

Managing and Expressing Feelings

Explore ways to handle big feelings with Daniel Tiger and his friends using this collection of short videos and hands-on activities.