My 4-year-old with a behavior disorder attends therapy but she can’t compose sentences or express feelings. Am I doing enough for her?
2. Using Your Words
For Pre-K Kids
06:19 min
Kids will learn how using words to express what they need, think, and feel can help them communicate and work well with others.
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Episodes
Complete Series
For easy viewing, we’ve compiled all 5 episodes into 1 single video. You can also watch each episode of the series separately.
33:02 min
1
Understanding Feelings
Kids will learn how noticing and naming their feelings can help them handle difficult situations.
08:24 min
2
Using Your Words
Kids will learn how using words to express what they need, think, and feel can help them communicate and work well with others.
06:19 min
3
Having Big Feelings
Kids will learn specific skills — like taking deep breaths — that they can use to help them stay calm when they have intense feelings.
06:26 min
4
Being Brave
Kids will learn that it’s normal to be scared or nervous when trying something new — but a lot of times, it’s important to be brave and try anyway.
05:47 min
5
Being a Good Friend
Kids will learn how skills like listening, sharing, and taking turns can help build strong friendships.
06:01 min
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