I remember one time some 3.5 year old monster asked everyone if they were okay and they…. Not at all?
Sometimes, life can be difficult – Sesame Workshop wants to help your family stay positive during these times.
New worksheets, videos, photos and more are designed to help families stay positive and understand their emotions. Each resource features a character from Sesame Street, so kids (and parents) can express their emotions with friendly, furry faces.
Parents and children can view this image on the Sesame Street Instagram page. |Source: Sesame Workshop
The Sesame Street Instagram account reminds social media users to take it one day at a time. |Source: Sesame Workshop
Elmo teaches social media users the importance of being kind. |Source: Sesame Workshop
Yesterday, Sesame Street posted a TikTok with Elmo to remind TikTok users that it’s important to sit down, take a deep breath, and find moments of calm.
The official Sesame Street Instagram account also posted a photo of Grover under the statement “It’s OK to feel anxious.” In the past week, Sesame Street has released a drawing of Cookie Monster with the words “You’re doing your best,” and a drawing of Elmo with the words “Be the kind you want to see.”
Parents can show these graphics and videos to their kids to let them know that even Sesame Street characters can get weird sometimes! Families can use these posts as tools to teach children key lessons, such as how a kind word can make a difference, how everyone is doing their best, how it’s okay to take it one day at a time, and how you can make it happen of.
Sesame Workshop has also created a new worksheet for families to use when confusion, anger, or doubt becomes prominent. The Power of Positivity printable worksheet lists five strategies—each helping families remember to practice self-kindness, be compassionate, and strive to maintain a positive attitude.
We remind kids to celebrate their accomplishments, be their own cheerleaders, maintain a growth mindset, watch their language, and try again. Prints feature Sesame Street characters such as Grover, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, Rosita, and their parents. Families, educators and other adults can download the form from sesameworkshop.org and print it in color or black and white.
While the social media posts and “Power of Positivity” worksheets are new, the company’s commitment to helping kids thrive is not. You can find additional resources at sesameworkshop.org and the official Sesame Street social media accounts. As the worksheet says, remember, you matter!
