THINGS AREN'T GOING MY WAY: BIG EMOTIONS
Big feelings. Simple tools.
Help young children understand their emotions using a zone meter. Red for big feelings, Orange for the build-up, and Green for calm. This interactive element based on the fire danger sign gives children an active role in experiencing and shifting their emotions, reinforcing their agency in managing their feelings.
This book supports emotional awareness and regulation in a playful, non-judgmental way. With photo-based everyday examples of frustrating situations, children can experiment with simple positive self-talk solutions. Build emotional literacy through connection and curiosity.
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Emotional expression is not misbehavior—it is data. Young children often process stress somatically before they have language.
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Embodied emotion work (movement, breath, sound) allows energy to move and restore nervous system balance.
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Free expression of emotion builds resilience and internal safety.
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Self-awareness and positive self-talk are not dismissive; they are reframing tools that help children navigate from overwhelm to choice.
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This book can anchor your classroom as a safe emotional container—a place where all feelings are welcome, and all states are teachable moments.
