Make & Take Day Projects
Family activities that help child-parent connections
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child abuse and neglect are preventable, and all communities benefit when children and families are well supported.
All community members have a role in ensuring children have positive experiences and families have the resources they need when they need them, well before they are in crisis.
Each day is an opportunity to build the foundation for our future. We all have a role to play as healthy partners in our communities. We don’t each have to do everything, but we all have to do something.
Take & Makes Projects
Watch the video below for each project or download the instructional pdf by clicking on the project photo.
Feelings Jar
The Feelings Jar helps children to identify their own emotions.
Click the image below to download and print the jar template.
Fire Breathing
Fire Breathing is a tool that teaches young children how to take a deep breath in through their noses, then blow the air out of their mouths to make the fire move. Practicing breathing helps when you feel overwhelmed, upset, or frustrated.
Worry Worm
Together, caregivers can help children practice identifying and discussing their worries to the worry worms they made.
Bedtime Beads
This is an I Love You ritual that caregivers can do with their kids to spark conversation and talk about positive things.
Mindful Breathing Stick
Teaches children the practice of mindful breathing when you want to feel relaxed and calm.
Feelings SUD Scale
SUD stands for Subjective Units of Destress and this activity can be used to help children gauge the intensity of their emotions.
Chore Jellyfish
Jellyfish chores charts are a fun way for children to keep track of their daily chores and to-do lists.
Calm Down Jars (Glitter Jar)
To help kids relax and calm down.
Caught Being Good Jar
Helps with behavior management of kids and helps parents pay attention to positive behaviors.
Gingerbread Man - Feelings Identification
Helping children identify and become aware to their sensory experiences.
Gratitude Cards
Helping kids learn gratitude and empathy.
Worry Monster
Helps kids manage their worries by teaching them to let them go.