Emotional Regulation in Action: Practical Tools and Techniques
What will you learn?
Emotional regulation is a critical skill for children as they navigate the ups and downs of daily life – but learning how to manage big feelings doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, support, and the right tools. This informative session is all about turning theory into practice, offering a range of practical, effective strategies to help children strengthen their emotional regulation skills in real-life situations.
Whether you’re supporting a child who experiences frequent meltdowns, struggles with transitions, or finds it hard to stay calm and focused, this session will equip you with evidence-informed techniques that can. Be easily implemented at home, in the classroom, or during therapy sessions.
This session is all about turning knowledge into action – giving you practical, proven strategies to create supportive environments where children feel safe, seen, and ready to thrive.
Why this topic is important?
When we are in kinders we hear:
- “We have lots of kids needing our time, and we don’t know how to also help kids with big feelings.”
- “Transitioning between activities, meals, and indoor/outdoor time brings meltdowns and hitting.”
- “I don’t know if it’s anxiety, autism, or something else.”
These are real challenges that impact not only the children and families, but the wellbeing of the educators supporting them.
This is why this topic is so important. It’s not just about managing emotions—it’s about understanding what’s underneath.
Through this learning, kinder teams can feel supported, less overwhelmed, and more united in their approach—while creating safe, calm and connected environments where all children can thrive.
Why Allay?
We are experienced paediatric occupational therapists who regularly support kindergartens through SRF-funded programs, individual therapy, and educator coaching.
We’ve walked alongside many kinder teams and have heard the same concerns time and time again—about big emotions, challenging behaviours, tricky transitions, and sensory overwhelm.
That’s why we’ve created a safe, dedicated space just for early childhood teams.
A space to grow knowledge, gain practical strategies, and receive tailored guidance that truly fits your centre, your kids, and your team. We know what matters in kinder—and we’re here to walk with you.
