After reading The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. Dan Siegel, I knew we needed a song to teach the life-changing concept of “flipping your lid.” This hand-brain model helps kids understand what’s happening when emotions take over and gives them tools for emotional regulation and self-awareness. Our lesson and song make this concept even more impactful with posters, a slideshow, worksheets on brain parts, situation cards, and a strategy book to help kids create plans for handling challenging moments whe

By special request, this is Jeanette Yoffe breaking down Siegel's hand model of the brain in the most child-friendly way I have encountered. You can access the clip on Youtube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_dxnYhdyuY And visit Jeanette's site at: www.YoffeTherapy.com "Child Psychotherapist, Jeanette Yoffe, MFT explains the kid version of Daniel Siegel's HAND MODEL OF THE BRAIN. Share with children ages 3 and up, provide them with finger puppets for their animal part and googly eyes for th