Resiliency Town

Meet the Bounce Back Bunch!

The Bounce Back Bunch are here to teach your kids about resiliency! When facing a challenge that knocks them down, they are sure to get right back up and try again. With help from the bunch, your child will discover the power of a positive mindset and develop the courage to face obstacles with confidence.

What is Resiliency Town?

This is a FREE program and is open to any child who will be entering kindergarten in August 2026.

We will help your child learn to identify and manage their feelings and express empathy for others.
They will learn through stories, games, and other activities as well as take-home resources for you to do together.
Your child will be in the care of dedicated professionals with experience in early childhood.

The Begun Center for Youth and Family Resiliency at Bellefaire JCB is funded by the Semi J. and Ruth W. Begun Foundation, a supporting foundation of The Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

Check Out the Story About Our Very Own Bounce Back Bunch!

Bounce Back Bunch Video!

Bounce Back Bunch Feeling Song!

Daily Overview

Day 1: Our Big Feelings

The Way I Feel – Animated Book
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1mxBUXZdqY

Feelings and emotions song for children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMOnyPxE_w8

Three Tips to Help Kids Recognize and Process Emotions
https://mcm.org/three-tips-to-help-kids-recognize-and-process-emotions/

Sesame Street Workshop: Talking with Kids About Emotions
https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/talking-about-feelings-3/

Day 4: Being a Good Friend

Empathy video for young children
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itp21tly8nM

Book – The Power of Empathy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ro1e4SGH-0

Key Strategies to Teach Children Empathy
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/key-strategies-teach-children-empathy?srsltid=AfmBOooMN0Ul8SVtNt37_LbxDC_jNhDB46RgxbOWXw2r0EAzQYZ80tEy

Twenty-Nine Books and Activities to Teach Kindness to Children
https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/kindness-books-activities-children

Day 2: How Feelings Change our Bodies

How to Make a Glitter Jar to Help Kids Stay Calm
https://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-and-experiments/make-a-mindfulness-jar-or-calming-timeout-timer

Kids Feelings and Emotions Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0076ZF4jg3o

The Singing Walrus Emotions Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KivttwaXQZ4

Party Freeze Game – YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UcZWXvgMZE

Day 3: Helping Myself Feel Better with Bounce Back Thinking

Snoopdog Affirmations Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XYoduQMAjU

Story: A Little Spot of Feelings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB1f_x6Gekk

Positive Thought Affirmations for Kids
https://www.parents.com/coping-skills-for-kids-4586871

Deep Breathing Exercises for Kids
https://www.parents.com/coping-skills-for-kids-4586871

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script for Young Children
https://depts.washington.edu/uwhatc/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Relaxation-Script-for-Younger-Children.pdf

Day 5: Encouraging Myself and Others

The Do’s and Dont’s of Praising Your Children
https://evergreenpsychotherapycenter.com/the-dos-and-donts-of-praising-your-child/

Teach Kids to Communicate Assertively
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGFUMy6JfCk

Communicate Assertively
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ-e5Q4vhsk

Teaching Kids about Their Assertive Superpowers
https://onetimethrough.com/assertive-kids-super-powers/

10 Steps for Teaching Your Kids How to Be Assertive
https://afineparent.com/strong-kids/how-to-be-assertive.html