[Tess Swigart]

One of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions is to let them speak what they are feeling and open up and feel comfortable with childcare providers. Giving them an outlet to let out their emotions.

[Batool]

Most kids don’t have the words to describe their big emotions yet (hence why they “act out”), so I can narrate instead: “I can see you are frustrated by the way your fists are balled up,” or “I can see you’re sad because you have tears streaming down your face— how can I help?”

Another way to help would be to have a Feeling Chart so they can point to the picture they relate to (happy, sad, scared, angry, etc).Most kids don’t have the words to describe their big emotions yet (hence why they “act out”), so I can narrate instead: “I can see you are frustrated by the way your fists are balled up,” or “I can see you’re sad because you have tears streaming down your face— how can I help?”

Another way to help would be to have a Feeling Chart so they can point to the picture they relate to (happy, sad, scared, angry, etc).

[Asia]

by drawing their attention to physical cues they may be exhibiting like clenching their fists or their face making a certain movement.

[glaiza]

Help children identify and name their emotions by saying things like, “I see that you’re feeling sad” or “Are you feeling happy?” This helps them become aware of their emotions.

Provide visual aids like emotion charts or pictures with different facial expressions. Children can point to the picture that matches how they feel, making it easier for them to recognize their emotions.

Teach children to take deep breaths when they’re feeling overwhelmed or upset. Inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly can help them calm down and regain control.

Be patient and understanding when children are struggling with their emotions. Let them know that it’s okay to feel different emotions and that you’re there to support them.

[Claudia Cárdenas]

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[Bryanna]

You can help children recognize their emotions by giving them the opportunity to talking about their feelings, listening to their problems, or even have an emotional face chart that children can use to show how they are feeling. You can try to use self regulating techniques such as deep breaths to control their responses.

[Nui]

showing pictures and helping them with a hug

[Lily]

Helping children recognize their emotions and develop skills to control their responses is crucial for their social-emotional development. Here are some effective ways to support children in this process:

1. Emotional Identification: Teach children about different emotions by labeling and discussing them. Use books, visual aids, or examples from daily experiences to help them understand and recognize emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear.

2. Emotional Vocabulary: Expand their emotional vocabulary by introducing words that describe various emotions. Encourage them to express how they feel using specific words rather than resorting to general terms like “good” or “bad.”

3. Model Emotional Regulation: Be a positive role model by demonstrating healthy emotional regulation yourself. Show children how to express and manage emotions effectively by using appropriate language, staying calm in challenging situations, and resolving conflicts peacefully.

4. Mindfulness and Self-Awareness: Introduce mindfulness exercises to help children develop self-awareness and attention control. Teach them techniques like deep breathing, body scans, or guided imagery to help them become more aware of their emotions and bodily sensations.

5. Emotional Expression: Encourage children to express their emotions in appropriate ways. Provide them with safe and supportive spaces to talk about their feelings, whether through conversations, art, or writing. Validate their emotions and help them understand that all feelings are valid and acceptable.

[Tyler Becker]

#1: Reduce the words: be concise and keep statements objective.<div>
</div><div>#2: Embrace emotions: emotions are okay, even big ones. Sometimes when people have big emotions they hurt others, but you can use big emotions in other ways too, they can just as easily be positive.</div><div>
</div><div>#3: Describe, don’t preach: make observations and give space for children to make their own decisions.</div><div>
</div><div>#4: Involve child in problem-solving: encourage them to brainstorm their own solutions.</div><div>
</div><div>#5: Reframe no into yes with conditions: use positive language as a means of showing them that they are being heard and that their wants and needs are always part of the plan.</div><div>
</div><div>#6: Emphasize positive: never miss an opportunity to celebrate skills, achievements, new things, or just when you think somebody needs a win.</div><div>
</div><div>#7: Creatively approach the situation: everyone is different and deserves the consideration of a new and different approach.</div>

[Kiahna Rodriguez]

some of the best ways to help children recognize their emotions and control their responses are to be a leader and show them how to express their emotions. play a skit so they are entertained and they can see how to recognize their emotions.

[Faith Musgrove]

Use emotional talk, name their feelings! You can also use an emotional chart to help the children visualize and recognize different emotions. You could read stories like “Tucker the Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think”, which teaches children different strategies they can use in order to safely express their emotions.

[SARA]

One way to show emotions to children would be with drawings that capture emotions, feelings and easy solutions, puppets would also help, it is entertaining and easy for them to understand.

[Lydia]

I have learned earlier in this course that children often learn best through modeling, so as a teacher I need to appropriate express correct emotions/responses to things. But, I think children can learn more about emotions through games, such as emotional charades, which include cards that show pictures of emotions. Asking meaningful questions how they should best respond to situations, after allowing them to talk it out, might also help. Redirecting is also another effective technique.

[Haerin]

Sometimes kids can’t even name the emotion they are going through. So I let them explain what they are feeling in their body or mind. Like, “What are you feeling?” “I feel like I need to scream and kick”, “Looks like you’re frustrated and angry.” Once we name the emotion we’re dealing with, usually we can find the cause and a solution pretty quickly

[Lizbeth De Jesus]

One way to help children recognize their emotions is to first ask how they feel and what is keeping them that way, I would show them photos of the emotions and ask them, show me how you feel right now and then I would ask them questions that makes him happy.