Putting a child's feelings into words

Naming feelings helps a child understand and regulate their emotions. The adult acts as a role model.

You will need

• Patience
• Emotion cards (optional)

Steps

1. Notice the feeling

   Notice the child's feeling before the behaviour.

2. Name the feeling

3. Accept the feeling

4. Guide the behaviour

5. Calm down together

6. Talk afterwards

7. Share your own feelings

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