Preschoolers are beginning to be introduced to a very special friend, Tucker Turtle! Tucker is teaching us how to handle big feelings in a safe and calm way.
When preschoolers feel mad, sad, or frustrated, Tucker shows them what to do:
- Stop when those big feelings bubble up.
- Tuck inside your shell to take a break.
- Take three slow, deep breaths to feel calm again.
- Think of a solution and come back ready to try again.
Through stories, role-play, and practice, our students are learning that it’s okay to have big feelings, and that they can choose safe strategies to calm down. Tucker Turtle reminds us that everyone needs a little time to pause, breathe, and reset.
As one student said after practicing with Tucker,
“I tucked in my shell and then I was ready to play again!”
With Tucker Turtle by our side, our preschoolers are building lifelong tools for self-control, problem solving, and friendship.
Here is a story that you can read at home to practice Tucker’s steps together!
Tucker Turtle Takes Time to Tuck and Think at Home
