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Tiny Feelings, Big Skills Plan

Introduce Pre-K students to basic emotional regulation skills by helping them identify and express their feelings while practicing simple self-control techniques.

Developing emotional regulation early in life aids in social interactions and overall well-being by providing foundational self-awareness and coping skills.

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Preparation for Tiny Feelings, Big Skills

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction (3 minutes)

3 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Discussion (5 minutes)

5 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Regulation Activity (5 minutes)

5 minutes

Step 4

Closure (2 minutes)

2 minutes

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Tiny Feelings, Big Skills

Introduce the topic and explain that today's lesson will help us learn about different feelings and simple ways to calm down. Engage the children with a friendly tone.

Meet Our Emotions!

Show the Emotion Faces Cards, explain each emotion briefly, and ask the children to mimic the expressions. This helps them recognize and name emotions.

Our Feelings Chart

Gather the children around the Feelings Chart. Ask them to share times they felt the emotions shown. Encourage them to point to the emotions on the chart.

Breathe Together

Guide the children through a simple breathing exercise. Demonstrate breathing in and out. Use a calm, slow voice and encourage participation.

What Did We Learn?

Recap the activities and ask children to mention one thing they learned. Emphasize that all feelings are important and that practicing these skills can help make big feelings easier to manage.

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Tiny Feelings, Big Skills

Arlo Smith

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