Early Learning Resource Category: Instilling Independence

Help children work on feelings about separation, independence, memory skills, and developing self control. Learn more about routines, rituals, and songs from PBS KIDS that strengthen children’s self esteem and ability to take risks.

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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.

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.”

Life’s Little Lessons: Separation

Work on feelings about separation and independence, memory skills, developing self-control, and expressing feelings. Teacher tips share strategies for supporting children in adjusting to new experiences with bilingual family materials.