Regulating Emotions for Kids
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.
Collections
Ready, Set, 4K Booklet
Help get kids ready for preschool! This 60-page print booklet contains resources and activities for helping children with big feelings, routines, focusing attention, separation anxiety, practice, and friendship. Developed by Alison Loewen of Mead Public Library (PBS KIDS Early Learning Champion).
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.
Games
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.
Printable
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.