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How do we teach children their emotions, how to be mindful of feelings, and how to regulate them? -- > Emotional regulation! Emotional regulation generally means a person's ability to manage and respond to an emotional experience effectively. Everyone controls their emotions differently. Every day people unconsciously use regulation strategies to cope with difficult situations. Some adults may find this challenging, but children don't come with a manual on self-regulation. They have to learn

A sensory calm-down visual for kids is a simple and effective tool designed to help children manage their emotions and find a sense of calm when they're feeling overwhelmed or anxious. This visual tool engages their senses – to create a soothing and grounding experience. Here's an explanation of what it is and why it works: What It Is: This sensory calm-down visual consists of a series of prompts that guide children through becoming mindful of different sensory experiences to promote regulation.

How do you teach children to identify, work through, and understand big emotions?Talk about it!  Check out this super simple understanding of emotions through our mindfulness packet. We target the big 4 emotions: 1. Anger 2. Sadness 3. Fear 4. Jealousy These emotions can be confusing. This packet focuses on tackling each emotion head-on by: 1. Identifying what the emotion means to the child. 2. Identifying what the emotion feels like in their body. 3. Identifying what might make them or anot

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Looking for some deep breathing exercises to teach kids? - Or use for yourself? Try this fall-themed technique and grab a copy of the free printable too!We love mindfulness and are huge fans of teaching kids deep breathing techniques.'Tis the season for pumpkin carving, turkey (or tofurkey) eating, and family. What better way to support self-regulation and celebrate the holiday season than with a pumpkin deep breathing exercise visual? This exercise is an effective and simple visual breathing t