Al checks-in with children and reminds them to be healthy with the be healthy song.

Al encourages children to talk to a trusted adult about feelings they may have from missing fun events and friends due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Al wears a mask and explains to children that many people are wearing masks to stay safe and healthy, and to stop the bad virus (COVID-19) from spreading. He tells them that it is ok if they feel scared or worried or any other feeling.

Al talks to children about using the “Calm Down” steps to handle big feelings they may have from being home so much due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Self-regulation is an important social-emotional skill, particularly during this unusual time when feelings flare up because daily life has changed for so many.

Al talks with the children about feeling disappointed when plans are canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. He encourages them to think of other fun things they can do while staying home and to talk to a trusted adult about their feelings. Al sings the “Lots of Feelings” song to remind the children that any feelings they have are okay – there are no right or wrong feelings.