Resources from our partners at Big Heart World to support your child’s social and emotional learning.
“Who am I?” From the moment babies are born, they are learning about who they are, how to express their feelings and what makes them special. Their earliest relationships with parents and caregivers help develop a sense of belonging and set the foundation for their future learning and success.
Parents and caregivers can help young children along as they grow and learn more about who they are, their feelings and how they fit into this world.
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Here are a few of our favorite activities designed to help your child develop an awareness of self from our partners at Big Heart World.
Listen to “Like Nobody Else,” one of the songs in Noggin’s Big Heart Beats album. The lyrics celebrate identity, individuality, and self-respect and then sing, dance and play to learn about identity and belonging.
Working with crayons has many benefits, including helping children build tiny muscles in their fingers and hands, learning the colors and other skills. Use this fun coloring activity to make feelings art and discuss emotion!
Create a handmade “Book about Me” to help children understand, reflect on and talk with confidence about who they are.
Check out Big Heart World’s Parent and Caregiver Guides for more fun ideas to support your child’s social and emotional learning in the areas of Identify & Belonging, Feelings, and Similarities & Differences.
Raise your voice and encourage lawmakers to prioritize early learning and care at the local, state and federal level.
Together, when we start early, we can close the opportunity gap and ensure every child has a chance to reach their full potential.
Discover educational activities and resources from Start Early experts to provide easy and engaging educational experiences with your child.
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