How?
One on one or in a group
Face to face
Educator modelling in front of group or helping the indicidual with the actions
'Mad' - Stomping and mad face
'Cross' - Shake it off with angry face and shake hands
'Sad' - Rubbing eyes and exaggerated sad face and voice
'Okay' - Smile, run finger across face like a smile
'Great' - Big Smile
'Hurray' - Arms out wiht big shout
Why?
Giving physical expression to emotions
Children settle their emotions when they are upset or agressive
Progressively lowering their level of distress
Helping children to express and understand different levels of their emotions