Toddler Self Regulation Lesson Plans

This lesson plan focuses on cultivating toddlers' emotional awareness and self-regulation skills. The session begins with circle time, where children engage in conversation about their feelings using emotion flashcards, helping them identify and express different emotions. A story is read that highlights various feelings, fostering discussion and empathy.

Interactive activities follow, including exploring plush toys representing emotions, looking in mirrors to mimic feelings, and creating artwork that expresses how they feel. Simple calming techniques, like deep breathing exercises paired with soft music, help children learn self-soothing strategies.

The session concludes with a closing circle where children share their favorite parts of the lesson and contribute to a feelings jar, symbolizing their emotional states. This plan emphasizes recognizing emotions, discussing them, and practicing self-regulation, while promoting a supportive environment for open expression. Future sessions will include ongoing discussions about feelings and coping strategies.