Encouraging Children’s Expression of Emotions Through Color Date.

Parents and Teachers understand the Child’s Emotions and Responses on a Daily Basis.

Communication is a crucial component of a teacher and parent’s relationship with their children. When parents and teachers come across emojis in conversations with their children, they can use this as an opportunity to open up further dialogue and ask the child why they have chosen a particular emoji to express how they feel. It can be a great way for children to explain their feelings to the adults in their life. This also allows the adults to create an environment that promotes honest communication. When children share how they feel by using an emoji, adults should inquire further into the feeling. Ask questions like: “How are you feeling? What made you feel that way? What could we do to make it better?” By asking questions in this manner, children can develop healthy relationships with the trusted adults in their life and be honest about their feelings without judgement. Parents and teachers should utilize this language of emojis to allow for communication to become easier for their children. This approach allows for conversations to naturally flow and will help both parties to create a trusting and loving relationship.