Block 3: Expressing Emotions
Updated: Jan 25, 2021
Self Reflection from Building Block 2:
“What is the most valuable thing you have gained from Building and Enhancing Self-Esteem?”Key Message:
*Showing young children how to identify and express emotions helps them gain a sense of control, share experiences and build healthy relationships.
*By naming and understanding children’s feelings, we are giving them the message that we care about how they feel.
*Learning to express emotions in healthy ways takes time and adult support.
Here is the ACT Handout to remind us how to support children during their big emotions.
Here is a Breathing Exercise you can do!
Books:
By J. Cain
Video by : Inspiring Lifelong Learners
By K. Henkes
Video by: MsBeckyAndBear'sStoryTime
By Todd Parr and M. Tingley
Video by: Bedtime-Stories.org
Self-Care Tips:
1. Dance to your favorite music
2. Nourish your body with a homemade bread
*Here is a recipe for NO YEAST BREAD
3. Have a break and soak the sun!
