We spend a lot of the time at the beginning of the year discussing big emotions and ways to help us regain self-control. We take breaks, do deep breathing, use our Safe Zone, and practice positive self-talk.
We love this video about calming those big emotions:
Another way to help us calm is our glitter jar. We made special calming glitter jars with warm water, glitter glue, and food coloring.
We shook them up and took deep, calming breaths while we watched the glitter settle. I have never heard them get so quiet!
Parents, maybe consider setting up a Safe Zone at your house as a place for calming. You might add a mirror for viewing emotions, comfortable seating, a stuffed animal, or calming fidgets. Now you can add your glitter jar!
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