Mila’s Balloon

Mila’s Balloon – Feelings, Big and Small:

“This is a story of a little girl named Mila and her little brother Sammy. Both enjoy playing with their balloons and bubbles but feel sad if a balloon burst or bubble solution spills. Mom hugs them and explains that everybody has feelings and it’s important to share them with someone you love so big feelings become small, and good feelings begin to grow.

Emotional regulation is one of the learning skills that take time to develop in young kids. Seemingly insignificant events like spilled milk, a broken bubble wand, or falling off a tall block tower can be a huge disappointment to a child and they do not have the vocabulary to express what their body is feeling. And as adults, we help them process a multitude of these feelings and come to terms with them.”

About the author: “Richa Kapur is an early childhood educator and a thought leader in the emergent curriculum space with over twenty-five years of experience shaping young minds. She has a Master’s Degree in Psychology with a focus on Play Therapy and a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development. She is a member of NAEYC (National Association for Education of Young Children), and NAREA (North American Reggio Emilia Alliance).

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