Tiny Treasures Home Daycare

Day Six: Tractor At Work
Fun Fact: The very first tractor was made 130 years ago!

Day Five: Let's Plant A Seed
Fun Fact: If you plant an apple
seed, it may not grow the same kind of apple that it came from.

Helping Little Ones Manage Big Feelings:

Name the feeling:
Teach them words like happy, sad, or frustrated.

Count to 10:
A simple way to pause and calm down.

Use a feelings chart:
Let them point to how they feel.

Give them choices:
Feeling in control can reduce frustration.

Take deep breaths:
Show them how to breathe in and out slowly.

Draw their feelings:
Let them express emotions with crayons.

Play pretend:
Act out emotions with toys or puppets.

Model calm behavior:
Show them how you handle tough emotions.

Create a calm-down corner:
A cozy spot with books or toys to relax.

Practice mindfulness:
Try simple activities like focusing on sounds or smells.

Offer hugs:
Physical comfort can be very soothing.

Use a fidget toy:
Twisting or spinning can help them focus.

Teach “I feel” statements:
Like “I feel mad when…”

Sing a song:
Music can help shift their mood.

Praise their efforts:
Celebrate when they handle emotions well.

Read books about feelings:
Stories can teach empathy and understanding.

BONUS: Keep routines steady: Predictability helps them feel secure.