For very young preschoolers we use emotions cards. I will even draw facial expressions on a pieces of paper to demonstrate:
*I show the emotions cards to the children and tell them what emotion is happening, I will tell them a story or experience I have had with that particular emotion. Over the next few days I begin to use the cards at circle times for the children to report if they know of anyone who felt angry, sad or happy etc. and why they think it happened. The children have many stories about what they have felt.
*After the children are familiar with the cards we play a charades game. I child looks at the card and makes the same facial expression, we all have to guess what emotion is happening.
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Hi Anonymous, great question. Understanding our body language is part of effective communication. Have you ever had someone say they agree with what you just said, yet they are rolling their eyes? It's pretty clear what a person does...says more than what they say at times.
With very young children I start with basic emotions. Young children talk, but still aren't aware of what the simplist expressions mean. As a teacher I help them draw attention to that every day and by using emotions cards. I will say something like,
"Look at Kimmy's face, she looks so sad her mommy left, let's see if we can help her." or "I see Mikey face looks very angry about sharing that toy, Do you need me to come help you?"
Awareness of your emotions are the first step into gaining control of them, and when you have that control, you are on your way to good communication and self-discipline.
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