Videos to Help Preschool Kids Recognize Their Emotions
The Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids Pre-K Project is a video series, based on mental health research, created to make important mental health skills available to preschool children (age 3 to 5).
These videos introduce important ideas, taught the way young children learn best: through entertaining, relatable stories set in a vivid, imaginary world. Each video features a memorable song that reinforces the key messages.
We invite you to watch the complete series with your children or students. You can also download our free companion guides that summarize key ideas and include an activity that can help kids practice the skills they’re learning. For older children, explore more free evidence-based video resources for K-12.
Each video in the series is available in both English and Spanish. Ver episodios en español ▸
Episode 1: Understanding Feelings
Kids will learn how noticing and naming their feelings can help them handle difficult situations.
Episode 2: Using Your Words
Kids will learn how using words to express what they need, think, and feel can help them communicate and work well with others.
Episode 3: Having Big Feelings
Kids will learn specific skills — like taking deep breaths — that they can use to help them stay calm when they have intense feelings.
Episode 4: Being Brave
Kids will learn that it’s normal to be scared or nervous when trying something new — but a lot of times, it’s important to be brave and try anyway.
Episode 5: Being a Good Friend
Kids will learn how skills like listening, sharing, and taking turns can help build strong friendships.
