Supporting Anxious Preschool Students

What are some signs/ behaviors to note in observing anxiousness in young children? How are these behaviors different from behaviors of this sort we often see in young children?

How can play and the 3 general classroom management techniques discussed in the article be helpful in addressing children’s anxiety?

What is the issue with “Why” questions when a child is upset? Choose one of the 3 de-escalation techniques to discuss, and share what you find appealing about the technique. How could you envision yourself using it in the classroom or other professional (or personal!) setting with a child?