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.
opens in a new windowFeelings Jar
The Feelings Jar helps children to identify their own emotions.
Click the image below to download and print the jar template.
opens in a new windowFire 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.
opens in a new windowWorry Worm
Together, caregivers can help children practice identifying and discussing their worries to the worry worms they made.
opens in a new windowJoy Jar Job Jar
Joy Jar Job Jar helps parents set consequences and give praise without yelling.
opens in a new windowBedtime Beads
This is an I Love You ritual that caregivers can do with their kids to spark conversation and talk about positive things.
opens in a new windowMindful Breathing Stick
Teaches children the practice of mindful breathing when you want to feel relaxed and calm.
opens in a new windowFeelings SUD Scale
SUD stands for Subjective Units of Destress and this activity can be used to help children gauge the intensity of their emotions.
opens in a new windowChore Jellyfish
Jellyfish chores charts are a fun way for children to keep track of their daily chores and to-do lists.
opens in a new windowCalm Down Jars (Glitter Jar)
To help kids relax and calm down.
opens in a new windowCaught Being Good Jar
Helps with behavior management of kids and helps parents pay attention to positive behaviors.
opens in a new windowGingerbread Man - Feelings Identification
Helping children identify and become aware to their sensory experiences.
opens in a new windowGratitude Cards
Helping kids learn gratitude and empathy.
opens in a new windowWorry Monster
Helps kids manage their worries by teaching them to let them go.
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