🌿𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞🌿
From happy and excited to frustrated or tired — every feeling has a place at Hillside! 💛
This year, one of our school priorities is helping children build 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟‑𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 skills — learning to recognise and manage their feelings, energy, and reactions in positive ways. The more children understand their emotions, the better they can express themselves, solve problems, and focus on learning.
Here are a few ways parents can nurture this at home:
🌬 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 – Take slow, deep breaths before problem‑solving. Modelling calm helps children feel calm too.
🎵 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 – Gentle music, clapping games, or steady beats can help children reset their energy and focus (example in last Reel).
💬 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Help your child put words to emotions: “You look frustrated,” “I can see you’re excited.” Naming feelings builds awareness and confidence.
🤗 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 – Familiar patterns of the day support a sense of safety and control, especially during transitions.
When children feel safe, connected, and understood, they’re ready to explore, learn, and flourish.
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