“Helping children understand what they’re feeling and how to express those feelings safely is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give them.” The Devereux Center for Resilient Children shares multiple ways you can “nurture emotional awareness and regulation” for children in “Helping Young Children Recognize and Express Strong Emotions in Safe Ways.”

True inclusion means every child feels safe enough to be vulnerable. When you follow this article’s advice to “honor emotions,” you aren’t just managing a classroom- you are creating a “brave space” where each child’s unique identity is protected.