One of the most important things we can teach in kindergarten isn’t academic…it’s emotional. In this episode, I’m walking you through how to teach emotional intelligence to young learners so they can better understand, express, and regulate their feelings.

In this episode I share:

• Why identifying emotions is a foundational step in social-emotional learning
• How to teach emotions through pictures, songs, discussions, and real-life examples
• The difference between easy feelings and hard feelings (and how I explain it to students)
• My favorite classroom strategies for helping students self-regulate like breathing techniques, calm corners, and role-play
• How my children's book Felipe the Feeling Frog supports this work in a meaningful, kid-friendly way
• Why practice and consistency are key when it comes to helping kids manage big feelings

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• Social Emotional Learning Challenge: Planting Seeds for Classroom Calm

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• Social Emotional Learning Year-Long Kindergarten Curriculum Bundle: 11 SEL Units

Learn More:

• Elevating Social-Emotional Learning Activities: Let’s Talk Role-Play

Resources:

• Felipe the Feeling Frog
• Social Emotional Learning Activities: Role-Play Prompt Cards & SEL Scenarios
• Breathing Exercises Freebie

Related Episodes:

• Setting Up A Calm Down Corner For Your Classroom ~ Ep. 100
• Teaching Self-Regulation Skills Through Everyday Routines ~ Ep. 80
• Strategies for Teaching Emotional Regulation and Handling Extreme Outbursts ~ Ep. 55

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