EMOSI | Melatih Kecerdasan Emosional dengan Belajar Mengenal dan Mengelola Perasaan

Introduction

This tutorial is designed to help you and your child explore emotional intelligence through engaging activities. Based on the video by Minivila, you'll learn how to recognize and manage emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear using songs, games, and storytelling. This guide is especially targeted at children aged 30-36 months, but it can be adapted for younger or older children as well.

Step 1: Recognizing Different Emotions

• Learn about emotions: Start by teaching your child the different types of emotions.
  • Discuss expressions associated with emotions such as:
    • Happiness: Smiling, laughter
    • Sadness: Frowning, teary eyes
    • Anger: Frowning, clenched fists
    • Fear: Wide eyes, trembling
• Use visuals: Show pictures or use puppets to demonstrate these emotions.

Step 2: Playing Emotion Matching Games

• Play a game: Engage your child in a fun activity to match facial expressions with the corresponding emotions.
  • Create or use flashcards with different facial expressions.
  • Ask your child to match the expression with the emotion name.
• Discuss: After matching, talk about times when they felt each emotion.

Step 3: Singing Songs about Feelings

• Introduce songs: Sing the song "Perasaan Kita" to help your child remember different feelings.
  • Encourage your child to join in and express the emotions through their voice and body language.
• Repeat and engage: Make singing a regular activity to reinforce emotional recognition.

Step 4: Reading Stories about Emotions

• Read "Saat Aku Marah": Use this story as a tool to discuss feelings of anger.
  • Ask questions about the story to foster understanding.
  • Discuss how the characters managed their emotions and relate it to your child's experiences.

Step 5: Creating Soap Bubbles

• Bubble activity: Use a bubble-making kit to teach your child about calming down.
  • Explain that blowing bubbles can help release pent-up emotions.
  • Encourage them to take deep breaths and blow gently to create bubbles.
• Connect to feelings: Talk about how taking deep breaths can help when feeling overwhelmed or angry.

Step 6: Practicing Wudhu and Breathing Exercises

• Teach wudhu: Introduce the ritual of wudhu (ablution) as a calming practice.
  • Explain the steps involved in wudhu:
    1. Wash hands
    2. Rinse mouth
    3. Clean nose
    4. Wash face
    5. Wash arms up to the elbows
    6. Wipe head
    7. Wash feet
• Incorporate breathing: Encourage your child to take deep breaths before and after the ritual to relax and center themselves.

Conclusion

Through these activities, you can help your child understand and manage their emotions effectively. Recognizing emotions, playing games, singing songs, reading stories, and practicing calming techniques are all essential steps in building emotional intelligence. Continue exploring these concepts regularly, and consider integrating more resources like books or educational toys focused on feelings to enrich your child’s learning experience.