Controlling Emotions for Kids
From Math & Learning Videos 4 Kids
3 minK1st2nd3rdSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
A Mage Math lesson on noticing and controlling big feelings. Kids learn simple, calming strategies for when emotions run high — a handy tool for the whole class.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Talk about it
Everyone feels big emotions. What matters is what we do next. Practice a calming trick together.
- What are some feelings that can get really big?
- What is one thing you can do to calm down when you're upset?
- Why is it okay to feel a feeling but still choose how you act?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: feeling, calm down, deep breath, strong emotion.
Try it: Practice three slow deep breaths. Name a feeling you had today and how you handled it.