[Daniella]

through breathing exercises and talking about what emotions we might be feeling, modeling when we feel those emotions what to do.

[Hailey-Rae Johnson]

What are some of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions and control their responses?

I believe some of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions and control their responses is by labeling those emotions and talking about what their body was feeling and why they felt the need to do whatever behavior came due to that emotion. I also think that it is important to validate those emotions because we all feel emotions and as an adult we may have a better handle on those emotions but children are learning them day-by-day and it is important to remember that it is our job to help them learn to navigate those emotions.

[Sarah Ploium]

One of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions and control their responses is by asking them how they’re feeling that day when there is an outburst and listening to help find a solution to this problem.

[Jenna]

Letting a child take and listing to them

[Sydney]

Name the emotion. When they are feeling that emotion, name it and how they can tell they might be feeling that way. Practice recognizing emotions and self-calming techniques when the child is calm.

[Sydney Weinberger]

I think an effective technique is to ask the child things like “show me what it looks like when you are mad,sad, happy, etc.” It helps the child identify their emotions but also myself identify signs to look for to know how to address or approach a situation.

[Tenlee]

What are some of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions and control their responses?

Having an emotion chart and or talking about emotions so the children know whats going on and why they are feeling that way. Understanding how there feeling can help them to realize and figure out ways to control those emotions.

[Jillian]

To help kids understand their emotions label them explain their feelings and provide validation. Encourage deep breathing counting and problem-solving techniques like talking about feelings or taking breaks to control reactions. These techniques strengthen constructive emotional control and promote emotional growth.

[Anna N.]

There are multiple ways to help children recognize their emotions, though I feel that one of the best ways it to get at their eye level, or lower, and gently ask what’s going on or how do they feel, and let them speak about it. After that, maybe try some techniques to calm down, like breathing, or relaxing and listening to the sounds all around them.

[HQ]

Teaching them to label emotions helps develop self-awareness, allowing them to identify and articulate what they are feeling. Encouraging empathy helps children understand others’ emotions, fostering social awareness.

[HQ]

Introducing an emotion chart and engaging in discussions about feelings with children can enhance their awareness of their emotions and the reasons behind them. This understanding empowers them to identify and explore strategies for managing and controlling their emotions effectively.

[ValRhee Hazen]

Allowing kids to feel their emotions and have that emotional release, helping them label the emotions their feeling, remove triggers of the emotion from the environment, control their responses by letting them talk about their emotions, etc.

[Morgan]

To help children recognize and control their emotions, caregivers can teach emotional literacy by encouraging them to label their feelings and model healthy emotional regulation. Creating a supportive environment where children feel safe expressing their emotions without judgment is essential. Providing coping strategies and teaching problem-solving skills empower children to manage their emotions effectively and build resilience.

[Emma]

At my workplace we have emotion boards and work that helps the children identify emotions. Using the emotion words we have taught them helps them understand how to express themselves when they really need to.

[Tania Flores]

• Talk to the child,listen to what they are saying and make her/him understand how can they control.