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Start each day with a morning circle where students can share how they're feeling using emotion cards or simple facial expressions. Teachers acknowledge each child's feelings and help them express why they might be feeling that way. This builds emotional awareness and vocabulary while creating a supportive start to the day.

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Set up a dedicated 'Calm Corner' in the classroom where children can go when they need to regulate their emotions. Include soft cushions, stress balls, breathing cards, and quiet activities. Teach children how to use this space appropriately and practice calming strategies together.

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Read stories that focus on different emotions and discuss how characters feel and handle their feelings. After reading, engage children in role-play activities to practice expressing and managing emotions in different situations.

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Create opportunities for paired activities where students work together on simple tasks like building with blocks or completing a puzzle. Guide them in using kind words, sharing, and taking turns. Rotate partners regularly to help build classroom community.

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Play a movement game where students act out different emotions through body language and facial expressions. Use music to enhance the activity, and when the music stops, children freeze in their emotion pose and share what they're expressing.

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Create a classroom 'Gratitude Garden' wall where children can add paper flowers daily with things they're thankful for (teachers can write for them or they could draw). This promotes positive thinking and recognition of good things in their lives.

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Use puppets to act out common classroom conflicts and guide children through problem-solving steps. Let children practice using the puppets to work through their own conflicts with teacher support.

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Greeting Each Child: Start the day with a warm greeting, using each child's name. This shows they are seen and valued from the moment they enter.

One-on-One Attention: Take time to connect with children individually, especially those who may need extra support. This could include sitting with them during free play or talking with them during lunch.

Consistency in Responses: Consistent responses to children’s emotions help them understand that they can trust the teacher’s reactions. For example, always responding calmly when a child is upset.

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Provide art materials for children to create artwork that represents their feelings. They can use colors, shapes, and lines to express emotions, then share their artwork with the class, explaining their choices and feelings.

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During relaxation time, have children lie down with a small stuffed animal on their belly. They practice deep breathing while watching their 'buddy' move up and down. This teaches self-regulation and calming techniques in a child-friendly way.

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Create a classroom 'family' album or wall with photos of all students and teachers. Include pictures of different activities and celebrations throughout the year. Use this as a tool to discuss belonging, community, and shared experiences.

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Demonstrate Coping Strategies: Model how to handle frustration or disappointment. For example, if you spill something, you might say, “Uh-oh, I spilled my water. I’m going to take a deep breath and clean it up.

Be Calm and Patient: Children will look to teachers as role models for how to regulate their own emotions. Showing calmness in stressful situations helps children feel more secure.

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Encourage Sharing and Cooperation: Offer positive feedback when children share or cooperate with one another. For example, “Thank you for sharing your toy with your friend. Sharing helps everyone feel happy.”

Model Kindness: Regularly show kindness and respectful behavior in your interactions with children and staff, as they will model your behavior. “Please and thank you are important words to use with our friends.”

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Feelings Journals: For older preschoolers, create simple "feelings journals" where children can draw or write (with help) about their feelings each day. You might ask, “How did you feel today? What made you happy or sad?”

Check-Ins: Have a daily or weekly check-in to ask children how they’re feeling and what they need. “How are you feeling today? Is there something you want to talk about or share with me?”

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Praise Small Achievements: Celebrate even small milestones to help children feel proud of their efforts. For example, “You worked really hard to build that tower! I can see you’re proud of it!”

Acknowledge Efforts: When a child perseveres through a difficult task, acknowledge their effort, not just the success. “You kept trying, even when it was hard. That shows a lot of determination.”

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Physical Comfort: Offer comforting gestures like a gentle touch on the back or a hug if the child is upset. “I’m here. It’s okay to feel sad. We’ll figure this out together.”

Reassuring Words: Offer reassuring words when a child is upset. For example, “I understand you’re feeling scared about leaving your mom. It's okay, she’ll be back soon. You're safe here.”

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