Hands-On Ideas:
Calming Jar Craft
Young Kids, Video—2 min.
Relaxation & Enjoyment:
Cosmic Kids Zen Den "Be the Pond"
Young Kids, Video—5 min.
Happy Right Now
Ages 2-10; Children's storybook with pictures discussing how to be in the present moment and acceptance.
Young Kids, Video—3 min.
Cutest Baby Animals
Research shows that "cuteness" can capture attention, improve focus, and make us happier by bringing out positive emotions.
Young Kids, Photography
What Makes Kids Happy
Video set to Pharrell Williams' song "Happy"
Young Kids, Video—3 min.
Funny Dogs
Video of puppies being cute.
Young Kids, Video—10 min.
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Cheer-Up Ideas:
Journal or Conversation Prompt
- What's your favorite holiday? What do you love about it? Should we make a plan to have a mini celebration of it now? Could we have that holiday for our favorite group of toys?
Older Kids
Draw a Snow Globe
Older Kids, Video—6 min.
100 Kids Tell Us What Makes Them Happy
Ages 4-10, Video—4 min.
Dogs Playing Set to Music
Ages Tween-Teen, Video—3 hrs.
Learning:
The Key to Happiness
Ages Tween-Teen, Article
Happiness References; How to Awaken Joy in Kids
Older Teen-Adult, Article
Where Joy Hides and How to Find It
A design student learns how to visually capture joy in the here and now.
TED Talk Video—13 min.
Older Teen-Adult
Taking In the Good
How to rewire your brain towards happiness.
Older Teen-Adult, Article
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