Encourage students to point to or say the word that matches how they are currently feeling to begin a conversation about managing big feelings.

Link words to options like "take deep breaths" or "ask for a break when they are feeling angry or frustrated.

Allow my students to use the digital word wall as an alternative communication tool when they are not comfortable verbally saying how they feel or if they are non-verbal.

Share short social stories that explain different emotions, when they occur, and strategies for managing them.

Role-play scenarios with my students about how our emotions can affect others.