By integrating emotional literacy into play, we empower children to navigate social interactions more effectively and build stronger relationships. This foundational skill fosters self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a deeper sense of compassion, laying the groundwork for lifelong emotional well-being and success.
Play Ideas: Talk through each emotion and practices saying their names, making the corresponding facial expressions and talk about events when you may have felt these emotions and what you did - eg. reach out for help, laugh etc. You can also talk about future events and how you might feel about them and how you might act.
Wooden Discs - Measuring 5cm wide 3mm thin.