As we all know, learning emotional regulation is crucial for kindergarten readiness. In order to accomplish that goal, it’s important to engage your children in activities that teach them coping mechanisms before they need them.
Introduce emotional regulation skills like mindfulness exercises and breathing techniques to help them manage their emotions not only in school, but they’re whole life long.
Create a "calm corner" stocked with sensory toys that can provide a safe space where children know it’s okay to relax. “get away from it all”
Books and storytelling are excellent tools for discussing different emotions and appropriate responses.
Encouraging children to identify their feelings using "feeling charts" can also be very effective.
By practicing these techniques, children can develop the emotional regulation and self-control needed to thrive in a classroom setting.
Here are some helpful resources for information on Emotional Regulation. Got any tips yourself? We’d love to hear them, please share them in the comments below.
What Is Emotional Regulation? Plus Tips for Teaching It
Tips for Teaching Emotional Regulation in the Classroom - Your Teacher's Pet Creature
Fun Ways to Teach Emotion Regulation Skills to Your Children | Psychology Today
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