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Little Kids, Big Feelings

Finding healthy ways to manage our emotions is a key component of mental health and social well-being. But little kids don’t have the words to describe how they feel or the mental capacity to identify different emotions, so they use the tools they do have to express their emotions – from smiles, laughter, and hugs to tears, tantrums, and meltdowns. Luckily, kids do learn to identify their emotions and to self-regulate their responses to those feelings. Parents can help the process by teaching their children the words they need to identify the emotions they’re feeling, helping them think through what made them feel that way, and employing strategies to manage their feelings.The EI experts in play are here to help with step one, identifying emotions. Our brand-new Design & Drill® Bolt Buddies™ First Responders sets offer hands-on building fun using real, working tools to assemble a Helicopter, Fire Truck, and Motorcycle. They also provide social emotional pretend play opportunities, thanks to included Bolt Buddies Community Helper figurines with double-sided heads featuring two emotions each. Work with your little one to set up pretend play scenarios (the package doubles as a playset for added play value!) and corresponding emotions. For example, the Bolt Buddies Fire Fighter might feel happy when they’ve rescued a kitten but sad when a building is on fire.And, because we’re committed to providing you with expert tips, tricks, resources, and inspiration to make the most of playtime, we’ve created a series of worksheets including this coloring page designed specifically to reinforce the basic feelings and emotions your kiddo may be feeling. Trace the letters of each word together, then sound it out. Talk about how it feels to feel happy, sad, angry, or sleepy and share some stories about times you’ve felt each of those emotions. Let your little one color in the Bolt Buddies while you talk. Once you’ve finished, talk about how proud you feel!
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Little Kids, Big Feelings
Finding healthy ways to manage our emotions is a key component of mental health and social well-being. But little kids don’t have the words to describe how they feel or the mental capacity to identify different emotions, so they use the tools they do have to express their emotions – from smiles, laughter, and hugs to tears, tantrums, and meltdowns. Luckily, kids do learn to identify their emotions and to self-regulate their responses to those feelings. Parents can help the process by teaching their children the words they need to identify the emotions they’re feeling, helping them think through what made them feel that way, and employing strategies to manage their feelings.The EI experts in play are here to help with step one, identifying emotions. Our brand-new Design & Drill® Bolt Buddies™ First Responders sets offer hands-on building fun using real, working tools to assemble a Helicopter, Fire Truck, and Motorcycle. They also provide social emotional pretend play opportunities, thanks to included Bolt Buddies Community Helper figurines with double-sided heads featuring two emotions each. Work with your little one to set up pretend play scenarios (the package doubles as a playset for added play value!) and corresponding emotions. For example, the Bolt Buddies Fire Fighter might feel happy when they’ve rescued a kitten but sad when a building is on fire.And, because we’re committed to providing you with expert tips, tricks, resources, and inspiration to make the most of playtime, we’ve created a series of worksheets including this coloring page designed specifically to reinforce the basic feelings and emotions your kiddo may be feeling. Trace the letters of each word together, then sound it out. Talk about how it feels to feel happy, sad, angry, or sleepy and share some stories about times you’ve felt each of those emotions. Let your little one color in the Bolt Buddies while you talk. Once you’ve finished, talk about how proud you feel!
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