Children ages four and five are developing stronger language, longer attention spans, and a growing ability to reflect on their feelings.
Our Ages 4–5 group builds on early emotional awareness by helping children name feelings more clearly, practice coping strategies, and begin problem-solving with guidance and support.
Recognize body clues that signal different emotions
Label a wider range of feelings with words and visuals
Practice calming strategies with increasing independence
Express emotions safely using words, movement, and choices
Begin solving social or emotional challenges with adult guidance
Learning at ages four and five happens through structured play, guided discussion, visuals, stories, and hands-on activities.
Sessions balance routine and flexibility, allowing children to practice skills, ask questions, and reflect with support from trained professionals.
Children are supported as they grow — not rushed.
Welcome routine and emotional check-in
Group activities focused on one emotional skill
Stories, games, or movement to reinforce learning
Guided practice using calming or problem-solving tools
Closing reflection to support transitions
While children ages four and five are building independence, adult support remains an important part of emotional learning.
Our team models language, guides problem-solving, and supports children as they practice managing feelings more independently.
This group may be a great fit if your child:
Can name basic feelings and is ready to go deeper
Benefits from practicing calming strategies
Is learning to navigate friendships and group settings
Is beginning to problem-solve with adult support
Some children may begin in this group after building foundational skills in the Age 3 group.
