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.

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Creating Routines

Use this bilingual set of printables to engage kids in creating and practicing routines around chores, taking turns, planning their day, healthy habits, and more.

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Operation: Rise and Shine

Watch a short episode of Lyla in the Loop to model how to approach routines and transitions with creative and playful problem-solving ideas. Then, use printable challenge cards and a storytelling set for hands-on learning.

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PBS KIDS Talk About Perseverance

Watch a video together featuring real families talking about how they keep going when school, sports, or other challenges become hard. Then, use discussion prompts to invite kids to apply the learning.

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The Morning Routine

Listen to this strategy song about Daniel’s morning routine that helps him remember what he needs to do. Teach kids the morning routine song to help them remember the essential steps to get ready for each day.

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Spin and Sing

Use this interactive spinning wheel to randomly select different strategy songs from Daniel Tiger that help children learn to practice and persevere.

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Creative Problem Solving

Use this bilingual set of printables to engage kids in creative problem-solving. Play bingo, do an animal tracks matching game, test memory skills, practice kitchen math, and design your own bridge.

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Ruff Ruffman

Ruff Ruffman answers questions from kids, takes on challenges, and learns the value of failure! Bring the fun of Ruff’s scientific investigations into your classroom and use the letters to families to extend the learning at home.

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Calm Down and Slow it Down

This interactive begins with a Muppet leading a short breathing exercise. Then, children choose one of six calming activities, like drawing in sand, and stamping in glitter. Each session ends with a final breathing exercise.

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Caring for Each Other

Use this bilingual set of printables to engage kids in shared caring tasks like doing chores, establishing morning routines, bathing, and saying thank you.