HECK AND BACK · KIDS
Make. Discover. Be yourself.
Try a game, follow a story, or find words for a question. Miss Lucy is here to explore with you.
THE PARKING LOT MOMENT
A little break with Lucy
Make something or try a small game. You can talk later.
Choose a small activity →Pick a little adventure
A little matching adventure
Find the shape that matches. There’s no timer. You can play again as often as you like.
Choose a shape.
Make a little garden
Choose flowers, leaves, and stars to make a picture. On paper, you could draw a garden for someone you care about, too.
It’s okay to ask
When someone you love is away in jail or prison, you might have lots of questions. You can love someone and still have questions about what happened.
What can I ask my grown-up?
Try: “Can you tell me what is happening in words I understand?” You can ask them to explain one little part at a time.
What if I don’t want to talk?
You can say: “Can we do something together first?” A story, a drawing, or a little quiet time can come before a conversation.
What if I miss my person?
You could draw something, remember something you like doing together, or tell a trusted grown-up. You don’t need to feel the same way every day.
You do not have to solve grown-up problems.
A visit has a before and an after
Before
Ask your grown-up what the day might look like. What will the journey be like? When might you eat? What can you bring? Your grown-up can check the rules for the place you’re visiting.
After
You might want to talk, play, rest, or be quiet. You can tell your grown-up: “I need a minute,” or “Can we talk?”
A drawing at home can help you remember something you want to share next time.
Make a cozy little place
Choose something for your picture. Then tap a space to put it there. What would make a nice reading corner?
Choose something you like.
Learn with Lucy
Little reading adventures and number puzzles. Choose an answer, see what you notice, and try another when you’re ready. No scores. No timer.
A school-day helper
Before you leave: check your bag, the things your teacher asked you to bring, and your plan for getting home.
When work feels tricky, try: “Could you show me one example?” or “I understand this part, but I need help with the next part.”
Make your own mini-story
On paper, draw a beginning, a middle, and an ending. Add a word or sentence to each picture. You can tell the story aloud to someone you trust, too.
THE PARKING LOT MOMENT
A pause, your way
You can do something small without explaining anything. Stay with your grown-up or trusted adult. Talking can wait.
Make a little mosaic
Choose a color. Tap a square. There is no right picture to make.
Look & find
Look from where you are sitting. There is no need to get up or go anywhere.
No timer. It is okay to skip one.
One star at a time
Tap a star to light it. Tap it again to turn it off. Make your own pattern.
Choose a star.
A story can start anywhere
You can imagine it, say it, or draw it on paper. Nothing to turn in.
Make a cozy little place
Choose something for your picture. Then tap a space to put it there. What would make a nice reading corner?
Choose something you like.
A little company, without a big conversation
If you want company, ask: “Can we sit together for a minute?” You can choose an activity without talking about the day.
- Take turns adding one thing to an imaginary picnic.
- Draw a line on paper and let the other person turn it into a picture.
- Choose a letter and think of animals that start with it.
- Tell a story one sentence at a time.
Either person can say “Let’s stop here.”
For the grown-up nearby
Stay with your child. Open the activity before handing over your phone. If you are in a car, use this while safely parked. This gives you something gentle to share; it does not replace supervision.
You can say: “I need a quiet minute. I’m here with you. You can play while I sit beside you.” When you are ready, offer a small choice: “Would you like to show me what you made, have some water, or sit a little longer?”