Ms. Stephanie Teaches Blog

   1. Use Visuals to Talk About Feelings Children, especially preschoolers, benefit from seeing what emotions look like .  Try using simple visuals like our Pinky the Crab Emotion Cards   (Happy Pinky, Sad Pinky, Mad Pinky, Scared Pinky). Post them on the fridge, near your child’s bed, or in a calm corner. Try this at home : Ask in the morning, “How is your heart feeling today?” and let your child point to a card. 2. Make Emotions Part of Daily Art Art is a natural way for children to express what they can’t say in words. Use coloring pages like Pinky’s Big Feelings Coloring Page , or let your child draw their own faces showing different emotions. Prompt ideas : “Draw a time when you felt brave.”“Color Pinky when she’s feeling happy!” 3. Read Books That Name Feelings Books are wonderful conversation starters. When reading My Big Suitcase of Emotions , pause and ask: “What is Pinky feeling here?” “Have you ever felt like that?” You’ll be amazed at the little ...

  Children experience a whirlwind of emotions every day from joy to frustration, from wonder to worry. But how often do we pause to help them understand   what   they’re feeling and   why ? Understanding emotions is one of the first steps toward building strong social skills, healthy self-regulation, and empathy for others. And guess what? It can start with something as simple as a picture.  Meet Our Emotion Explorer! This beautiful illustration shows a little girl expressing six different emotions. Her face tells a story without using a single word. Can you guess what she’s feeling in each one? Let’s take a closer look: 😊   Happy Her bright eyes and wide smile say it all. She might have just gotten a hug or heard her favorite song. Talk about it:   “What makes you feel happy inside your heart?” 😢   Sad Her eyes look down, and her mouth forms a small frown. Something might have disappointed her. Talk about it:   “It’s okay to feel sad. Want...