55. Strategies for Teaching Emotional Regulation and Handling Extreme Outbursts

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 StudentsThe Importance of Emotional RegulationStrategies for Emotional RegulationCreating a Calm CornerTeaching Emotional IdentificationReacting to Problem SizesResources Mentioned:Social Emotional Classroom SuppliesSocial Emotional Learning Year-Long Kindergarten Curriculum BundleThe Caring Critters Series!Connect with Zeba:Instagram - @kindergartencafeFacebook - @kindergartencafeWebsite - www.kindergartencafe.orgTik Tok - @kindergartencafeMentioned in this episode:Trixie the Thoughtful TurtleLearn more about the newest Caring Critters book: Trixie the Thoughtful Turtle https://www.kindergartencafe.org/trixie/