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Helping Children Stay Calm
The end of the year brings a mix of emotions for children — excitement, tiredness, reflection, and often anxiety. As routines shift and the new school year approaches, many children feel unsettled, even if they can’t quite explain why. For teachers and parents, this in-between season is a powerful opportunity to help children feel grounded,
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Creating a Nurturing Environment for Children
Welcome to Wildheart Creative Studio Welcome to the Wildheart Creative Studio Blog! This is an exciting space dedicated to supporting teachers and parents alike. Our mission is to provide practical, calm, and meaningful tools that help children thrive in all aspects of their lives, both emotionally and academically. Tools for Success At Wildheart Creative Studio,
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Embracing Calm: Tools for Emotional Regulation in Children
Welcome to Wildheart Creative Studio At Wildheart Creative Studio, our aim is to nurture both teachers and parents by providing insightful resources designed to foster emotional regulation and positive behaviour in children. In this space, you’ll find practical tools that encourage gentle learning while ensuring a calm and comforting environment for young minds. Resources to
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How to Support Emotional Regulation Without Punishment
Many traditional behaviour systems focus on consequences — but emotional regulation is a skill, not a behaviour to correct. Children don’t calm down because they’re told to.They calm down when they feel safe, supported, and understood. What Emotional Regulation Really Means Emotional regulation is the ability to: This takes practice — and tools that meet
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5 Calm-Down Strategies Teachers and Parents Can Use Immediately
When emotions run high, children need simple strategies they can remember and use independently. Overcomplicated tools often overwhelm instead of help. Here are five calm-down strategies that work well for both classrooms and homes: 1. Deep Breathing with Visual Prompts Children regulate faster when breathing is visual and concrete. Simple breathing cards or posters help
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What Is a Calm Corner? A Teacher-Approved Guide That Actually Works
Big emotions show up every day in classrooms and homes — and children don’t always have the words or skills to manage them yet. That’s where a calm corner can make a real difference. A calm corner is a dedicated space where children can step away, regulate their emotions, and return feeling more settled —