Preschool Parenting Scripts: Emotional Regulation, Routines & Big Feelings

Find words for the preschool moments that leave you wondering what to say. Preschool Parenting Scripts by Dr. Michelle Peterson offers practical language and small adult actions for supporting emotional regulation, everyday routines and connection with children ages 3-5.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- A 20-page illustrated phrasebook in full color.

- A matching 20-page low-ink edition: the same content and page numbers, ready for flexible printing.

- 13 everyday situations, with two suggested scripts and a shorter option for each: 39 core examples in all.

- Practical adult actions, ways to adapt the words, and guidance for moments when talking is not helping.

- A one-page fridge reference, linked contents, PDF bookmarks and 14 cited sources.

- Read Me with printing and use information.

TOPICS

First/then language and leaving play; morning and bedtime routines; big feelings; calm limits; sharing and personal belongings; sibling conflict; joining play; trying a hard task; preschool goodbyes; reading together; joining a child's play; and repairing after an adult mistake.

FOR HOME AND FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS

Parents and caregivers can turn to the situation that fits today. Educators can use selected pages as parent handouts within the included license. The words are flexible starting points: adapt them to your child, family and usual communication supports. This is an adult phrasebook, not a set of child worksheets or visual-schedule cards.

DOWNLOAD DETAILS

One ZIP contains two US Letter PDFs and a Read Me. There are 20 unique pages, or 40 pages when both print editions are counted. Digital download only; no physical item is shipped. Print selected pages at Actual Size or 100%.

This companion can be used on its own or alongside What Really Matters Before the First Day and The Printable Toolkit. It is included in the Ready for Preschool Bundle and Preschool Play & Readiness Collection; please check your purchases before buying separately.

One purchase covers one household or one educator and their enrolled classroom families. You may print or privately share these PDFs with those families. Other educators need their own licenses. Do not resell, publicly post, or redistribute outside that group.

General educational guidance, not diagnosis, screening or individualized medical, developmental or therapeutic advice.