55. Strategies for Teaching Emotional Regulation and Handling Extreme Outbursts

Kindergarten Cafe Podcast

In this episode, I address a question that I know a lot of teachers are struggling with. How to help students that are having big emotions, big reactions. How to help them in the moment. How to help them proactively. What to do about these big behaviors that are happening all over the country in our classrooms, especially ever since COVID. These behaviors are escalating more and more. So I want to get into just the tip of the iceberg here on how to help kids regulate their emotions. I provide practical strategies for emotional regulation, emphasizing that behavior is a form of communication. I introduce the concept of a "calm corner" for students to regain control, as well as methods for teaching emotional literacy during calm moments, like "five finger breathing." This episode aims to equip you with tools for creating a nurturing learning environment where all students can thrive.

In this episode I share:

• Understanding Big Emotions in Students
• The Importance of Emotional Regulation
• Strategies for Emotional Regulation
• Creating a Calm Corner
• Teaching Emotional Identification
• Reacting to Problem Sizes

Resources Mentioned:

• Social Emotional Classroom Supplies
• Social Emotional Learning Year-Long Kindergarten Curriculum Bundle
• The Caring Critters Series!

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