[Mumtaz Gaillard]

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

By teaching them how to understand their emotions, when I child is frustrated, you can say “I see your hands in are in a fist (and model with your own hands) and your mouth is frowned, I see you may feel frustrated” then show them a picture of a frustrated face. Practice this with all different emotions. Also, at times when children are calm you can role play emotions and how to calm down (in places where you would like the children to calm down).

A couple ways to control their responses to emotions are by teaching them to lay on their back and put a stuffed animal on their tummy to practice deep breathes. Once, you have taught the child to recognize their emotions you can teach them how to express verbally how they feel and talk through things with them. Whenever a child is upset, the teacher should make sure to be at least at eye level or below and remain calm, do more listening than talking, and respond back with what the child has said.

[Bryn]

letting them express it, helps them release the emotion. it is a way of coping, you can create a chart or a game that you do when they are emotional to help relieve it, a thing just between the two of you. this can also build a stronger relationship with the child.

[Elizabeth]

You can use tools like a feelings chart or do a body check to point out what the child is feeling and how their body is reacting. By practicing calming techniques and modeling them for the child, they can learn what to do when frustrated or upset.

[Kaleah hersh]

Something that always helped me express my emotions as a child was to be asked “what were the 3 best things about your day?”. Not only does this force the child to focus on positives (which fosters a better overall attitude), but I can also ask them to elaborate on how or why certain things make them feel the way they do. This question may also be phrased as “roses and thorns” in which they can also express negative emotions.

[anya]

1. **Emotion Charts:** Use visual aids to help children identify and label their emotions.

2. **Modeling:** Demonstrate healthy emotional expression and regulation.

3. **Emotion Vocabulary:** Teach and practice words related to feelings and emotions.

4. **Mindfulness Exercises:** Incorporate simple mindfulness or breathing exercises to manage responses.

5. **Role-Playing:** Use role-playing scenarios to practice emotional responses and coping strategies.

[Noelia GarciaLuna]

some best ways is to let them tell you how they feel and let them speak to you give them the attention that they need and get on their level and comfort them and help them with the big emotions they are feeling

[Delaney Torres]

Labeling emotions as well as role-playing in a calm environment to practice situations and possible reactions and helping them through those emotions and teaching them self- calming techniques.

[Emma Schleigh]

Teaching in the calm! Exercises to recognize emotions and give them a name are great for one-on-one and small group activities, reading books that show a character upset and finding a way to regulate is helpful to show the process from start to finish, replicating specific coping mechanisms from stories can help connect the emotion to the names and actions used in the character.

[Sadie]

This is not an easy task, it takes time, trust and patience. We work on this through developing emotion-based language with strategies like modeling (I am feeling frustrated, I am going to take deep breaths), using emotion charts, through role playing and storytelling, etc. These strategies are things I due pre-emptively to help a kiddo experiencing big emotions. I try to be as consistent as possible with reminders “when we feel angry, we can…”

[Angela]

I love using books by Becky Bailey “Shubert is a Star” and conscious disclipline

[Brooke Gutierrez]

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

-get down to eye level with children

-truly listen to what the child has to say

-acknowledged the child’s feelings

-keep calm to be a good example for the child to also keep calm during stressful situations

[Christina Kortering]

A great way to help children regulate themselves it to help give them vocabulary for emotions. This can also be to have regular checkins with children throughout the day to help them recognize how they’re feeling.

[ye Htweay]

Watching films, TV shows, and books can help you get practice thinking about feelings and responses. Find out what makes your child feel the same way by talking to them about the things that make you happy or sad. Provide an environment where people may freely express their emotions.

[Kadi Balcom]

Helping kids recognize and control their emotions is key. You can teach them emotion words, model appropriate behavior, and use stories to discuss feelings. Mindfulness activities and role-playing different scenarios can also help. Visual aids like emotion charts and teaching problem-solving skills are great too. This way, kids feel supported in understanding their emotions.

[Hailey]

Express to them and tell them how the action may be affecting other children and give them some time to think and express their feelings