[Deseray Vazquez]

Some ways to help children recognize big emotions are reading books, singing songs, and talking through them with a trusted adult.

[Apria Hunter-Brown]

always communicate, ask the child how they are feeling, why they feel that way, what we can do make them feel better or works towards feeling better.

[Jamie]

It is important to be age appropriate when asking questions and knowing what level the child can respond.

[Jordan]

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

Use emotion charts, ask leading or directing questions, and assure the child that their feelings are valid, in a way they understand best.

[Kelly Ann]

some of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions and
control their responses is by letting them speak and express their
emotions, often times kids need to let their feelings out in order to
help us as the caregiver understand them and once we do we’ll be able to
help them.

[Kathy]

It’s important to teach children how to identify and label their emotions. One way of doing this is by teaching emotional vocabulary and doing emotional regulation activities with all of the children.

[Dawnette]

Let the children express their feelings without judgment. Welcome them with open arms. Once they trust you, they will open up to you and they will look up to

[katrina mcivan]

help them talk through what they are feeling, and what caused this feeling. also help the child understand what this emotion is and how to deal with it.

[Samantha]

I think letting them speak/act out their emotions or show how they are feeling if they cannot communicate it is a good way to help them recognize their emotions

[Kira]

Use a feelings chart. You can use this at the beginning of the day and bringing it back throughout the day as emotions may change.

Complete a body check, asking children how different parts of their body feels, and sharing observations with the child so they can learn to identify different body reactions to different emotions.

Have children engage in a variety of gross motor activities that allow them to physically explore the environment and get energy out to help them calm down.

[chrissy]

Allowing kids to let you know how they are feeling is very important. Making sure that they understand that you see they are feeling a curtain way, and you’re ready to help them through it. Even deep breathing for children is great

[Callie Houghton]

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

• Communication expectations
• Feelings poster
• Body check
• Conferring with adult
• Taking a brain break

[isabella bates]

I think one of the best ways to help children would be to identify there emotions with them and give them options that are common responses. Like oh your feeling angry now, when I’m angry I like to walk, and then ask the child if they want to go with that option!

[Emily]

Letting them express their emotions, talk about what each emotion is and what it feels like and looks like. Talking through things with their peers.

[Briana A]

I listen when they talk and help them recognize their body when they are feeling what they are feeling in my response. When you’re feeling upset your body can tense up and ball up, helping them distress and relieve that tension. Modeling good calming body language for them to mirror.

[Lina Israel]

Talk with them as they are going through an emotion. Ask them what they are feeling and what the caregiver can do to help. Helping them understand emotions can be done through role play, books, and simply talking through it.