How can I help my primary school pupils manage their emotions?

Discover the Grumpy Jar Activity: A FREE Guide to Emotional Regulation

Hello there,

In my conversations with teachers across the country, I often receive inquiries about effective techniques for helping children manage their emotions in the classroom. One powerful yet simple technique I highly recommend is the Grumpy Jar! It's a fantastic tool that allows children to visually grasp their emotions and learn a valuable method for managing them positively, regardless of their age.

You can introduce this activity as a class or seamlessly integrate it into a lesson, encouraging each child to create their own personal 'Grumpy Jar.' Here's how it works:

Teach them a calming technique like the Star Breathing Exercise and guide them through it until the glitter settles in the water.

Now, your children will understand that the glitter symbolises their feelings of anxiety, which they can manage using their breathing when they feel stressed or overwhelmed.

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Watch our short video to quickly grasp how this technique can be a game-changer in helping your students manage their emotions effectively. All you need is a transparent container, a tube of glitter, and a dash of imagination to get started.

Enjoy using this activity with your class!

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