NEWSLETTER FOR PARENTS THEME FEELINGS PRESCHOOL HOW TO

Label and define feelings for children when they do not have the words to express how they are feeling.For example, when reading books or talking with children about their own lives, ask questions like, 'Why do you think she felt that way? How could you tell she was feeling sad?'

Talk about how people might feel in different situations to help children understand the different contexts of feelings and that all people have feelings.For example, 'I am feeling happy today because today we are going on our field trip!' or 'I am feeling sad today because I had to take my sick dog to the vet.' Direct children to look at your facial expressions and body language as you say, 'How can you tell I'm feeling happy today?' Talk about how you are feeling during the day in appropriate ways.For example, when reading books to children, label the characters' emotions and point out the facial expression and body language of the characters in books. Talk with children throughout the day about emotions.For example, when a child has a concern or problem, ask questions or make comments like, 'How are you feeling? or 'It looks like you might be feeling sad about something.' Ask children how they feel and notice children's feelings throughout the day.

Support children's emotional understanding Adults support children's social-emotional development when they label and talk about emotions. Many preschoolers do not yet have the vocabulary to identify feeling words like angry or frustrated, or have the skills to 'read' facial cues or to interpret body language. Helping children to identify and label emotions is an important first step.

Children who learn how to understand emotions in themselves and others are better able to regulate their own responses to strong emotions. When adults provide support and explanations, it helps children understand what they can do to manage their feelings. The process of calming down when upset and using words to describe feelings and address challenges requires a lot of practice. Place pictures of children showing different expressions (laughing, surprised, mad, crying, smiling, etc.) Put a mirror next to the pictures and let them try copying the expressions.But unlike many adults, it can be difficult for children to recognize and understand emotions in themselves and others without adult support. If your happy and you know it, nod your head. If your happy and you know it, stomp your feet. If your happy and you know it and you really want to show it If your happy and you know it, clap your hands. Will you come back for me? - Ann Tompert (1st time at daycare) Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day - Jamie Lee Curtis The Kissing Hand - Audrey Penn (separation) That Makes Me Angry - by Anthony Best (Ernie and Bert) Lets Talk About Feeling Afraid - Joy Berry Lets Talk About Needing Attention - Joy Berry Lets Talk About Being Helpful - Joy Berry Lets Talk About Feeling Angry - Joy Berry Happy and Sad, Grouchy and Glad - Constance AllenĪs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases Glad Monster Sad Monster: a book about feelings - Ed Emberly and Anne Miranda 'Oh Bother, Someone's Afraid of the Dark' Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Judith Viorstĭisney's Winnie the Pooh Helping Hands books (Golden Books)

NEWSLETTER FOR PARENTS THEME FEELINGS PRESCHOOL HOW TO

Newsletter for parents theme feelings preschool