Alexandra-Mooloolaba Community Kindergarten

Big emotions can be tough to manage, especially when we are tired. Understanding and accepting ALL emotions (not just the lighter ones) is the first step in learning to regulate them. Naming the emotions you see in an accepting way teaches children to identify them in themselves and others, which in turn builds empathy.

• "You look frustrated.”
• “I understand. You feel safer when you know exactly what's going to happen. Me, too.”
• “That child sounds really unhappy. I wonder why they’re upset?”

Children are often told how to NOT express their big emotions, but it’s just as important to show appropriate ways of managing them.

• If you felt angry at me/a friend, what could you do?
• Do you make a better decision when you’re angry or when you feel calm?
• Did you know that I feel sad too sometimes? It really helps me if I….

Learning how to navigate emotions in healthy ways starts by how it's modelled.

A big thank you to our wonderful Alex Mooloolaba kindy community for their support with our PJ and sock drive, Barbara and Mario from St Vinnies were most appreciative as they collected them this morning 💕