RMPBS KIDS Connect: A Healthy Inner World At Any Age
Adventure Into Imagination With New Weather Hunters Episodes & Activities
Cloud watching is a special way to take a pause and tap into your imagination. In Colorado, we have plenty of sunny days with blue skies. So, join the Weather Hunters in enjoying this type of exploration while learning more about climate science in their new episodes this month.
For another exploration activity, create a map with "Molly of Denali" to tell a story. Based on the “The Big Gathering” episode, Molly prepares to go on a trip with her family by looking at a map of Alaska and pointing out where her friends live. They’re all going to Anchorage, Alaska — where "The Big Gathering" is taking place. "The Big Gathering" is based on an actual event called the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention. Or, adventure together with this “Let’s Go Luna!” coloring page by encouraging young children to imagine anywhere in the world they might want to go!
Mental Health Matters For Every Age
You may have seen a green ribbon, or the hashtag #BreakTheStigma, this month in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, which was established in 1949 to reduce stigma, educate the public, and support those with mental illnesses. For more local resource information, check out The National Alliance on Mental Illness | Colorado.
So, we encourage you to pause for mental health with the little ones in your life as Daniel Tiger and his friends sing “Take a Deep Breath!” and the “Calming Down” strategy song. For middle school and high school students, browse these PBS LearningMedia resources to support engaging on this important topic. “Mind Frame” is a peer-hosted collection of videos to help de-stigmatize the act of talking about mental health and illness. The “How Can I Stop Myself from Falling into Negative Thinking Traps?” episode from Above the Noise is helpful to watch, no matter your age. Learn about cognitive distortions, aka thinking traps, and hear tips to manage them.
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