Saying sorry: videos for preschoolers

Preschool and kindergarten (ages 3–6) · 14 videos · Checked and refreshed daily

Quick answer

Short songs and stories that help children ages 3 to 6 say sorry and make things right, including CoComelon's "Sorry, Excuse Me", PBS KIDS clips where Carl the Collector and Thurston Troodon apologize, and Sesame Street on solving conflicts. Use Repeat one for a sorry song, or an A–B loop on the apology scene.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Sorry, Excuse Me | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsSorry, Excuse Me | CoComelon Nursery Rhymes & Kids SongsCocomelon - Nursery RhymesPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Carl the Collector | Carl's Apology to Nico | PBS KIDSCarl the Collector | Carl's Apology to Nico | PBS KIDSPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Dinosaur Train | Thurston Troodon Apologizes | PBS KidsDinosaur Train | Thurston Troodon Apologizes | PBS KidsPBS KIDSPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Oops I Made A Mistake SongOops I Made A Mistake SongHave Fun TeachingPlay from here Loop
  5. 5SORT IT OUT 🎤 Educational Song to Learn to RESOLVE CONFLICTS 😡⇢😌SORT IT OUT 🎤 Educational Song to Learn to RESOLVE CONFLICTS 😡⇢😌Smile and Learn - EnglishPlay from here Loop
  6. 6🛠️ REPAIRING RELATIONSHIPS 🤗 Made a Mistake? ❤️‍🩹 Make It Right!🛠️ REPAIRING RELATIONSHIPS 🤗 Made a Mistake? ❤️‍🩹 Make It Right!Smile and Learn - EnglishPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Elmo and Abby Learn the Meaning of Compromise | Social Emotional SkillsElmo and Abby Learn the Meaning of Compromise | Social Emotional SkillsSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Helping Kids Listen and Work Together | Elmo and Abby Listen to Understand | Emotional Well-beingHelping Kids Listen and Work Together | Elmo and Abby Listen to Understand | Emotional Well-beingSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Sesame Street: Robin Williams: ConflictSesame Street: Robin Williams: ConflictSesame StreetPlay from here Loop
  10. 10"What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel?" | Song | Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood"What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel?" | Song | Mister Rogers’ NeighborhoodMister Rogers’ NeighborhoodPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Take a Break, Take a Breath, Try AgainTake a Break, Take a Breath, Try AgainSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop
  12. 12RESOLVING CONFLICTS ASSERTIVELY 😡➡😀 Guide for Kids 😎 Episode 1RESOLVING CONFLICTS ASSERTIVELY 😡➡😀 Guide for Kids 😎 Episode 1Smile and Learn - EnglishPlay from here Loop
  13. 13'Enemy Pie' read by Camryn Manheim'Enemy Pie' read by Camryn ManheimStorylineOnlinePlay from here Loop
  14. 14Helping Kids Resolve ConflictsHelping Kids Resolve ConflictsSesame WorkshopPlay from here Loop

How do I teach a preschooler to say sorry?

Many children find it easier once they know the steps: notice how the other person feels, say sorry, then ask how they can help. Watching a character do it, then practicing with toys, gives them words to use. Every child learns this at their own pace.

Which video is for grown-ups?

The last video, Sesame Workshop's "Helping Kids Resolve Conflicts", is aimed at parents and carers. The rest are for children, and are best watched together so you can talk about what each character did.

Frequently asked questions

Should I make my child say sorry?

Many parents find a forced apology feels empty. It can help to wait until your child is calm, talk about how the other person feels and model apologies yourself. If you have worries about behavior, your child's doctor or teacher can help.

Can I replay just the apology scene?

Yes. Drag A and B around the moment a character says sorry and RepeatWatch loops just that part. Save it to a number key so you can come back to it after a real squabble.

How long should my preschooler watch?

Keep it short and watch together. Open one song and set Stop after to end it after two or three plays, or start the sleep timer before pressing Play all on repeat.