Dr. Emily AronoffSupport Social-Emotional Learning this Season
Seeking a fun, familiar way to help children learn about the big ideas of Yom Kippur?
I’m exploring repentance and repair with the youngest members of the tribe with the help of a secular song from the popular kid’s show Daniel Tiger (a modern adaptation of Mr. Roger’s). Mixing the familiar with the novel can captivates our brains and provides an engaging learning experience for all ages. Remember that this song is to be shared year-round; teaching how to apologize isn’t seasonal.
PBS has blessed us with incredible resources in this clip through which Daniel Tiger teaches kids how to say sorry. The catchy chorus resonates: “Saying I’m sorry is the first step, then how can I help?” In my model presentation, I’ll show you how I’d support kids thinking through real-world examples of how to help when things go wrong, such as breaking something, knocking over someone’s tower, or accidentally hurting someone. The essential life skill of recognizing when to apologize and make amends can be learned early on.
Yom Kippur is a Time To Say Sorry
Yom Kippur is a sacred day for introspection, repentance, and repair in the Jewish tradition. As we approach this special holiday, it’s important to share and model these values with our children.
“Saying I’m sorry is the first step, then how can I help?” is a simple song that provides a practical strategy. Practice it with your kiddos in this playful way when they are calm and regulated and ready to learn so that we can prepare to practice those skills in real time when feelings come fast. With this catchy little diddy, even our youngest members can practice repentance and repair (sometimes better than their adult counterparts)!
Good Inside Song Songleader Guide
A songleader guide for Good Inside, a zipper song that separates behavior from identity. Lyrics, structure, teaching tips, and the reasoning behind it.
Good Inside: An Anti-Shame Anthem to Connect with and Return to Our Best Selves
I was a fully grown adult before I believed I was good inside. Here is the Yom Kippur that started to change it, what Brene Brown and Dr. Becky Kennedy taught me about guilt and shame, and the zipper song I wrote so our kiddos will not have to wait as long as I did.
Daniel Tiger Song Teaches Repentance and Repair
Support Social-Emotional Learning this Season Seeking a fun, familiar way to help children learn about the big ideas of Yom
