“…Studies show that the ability to recognize and interpret emotions, which develops in When the behavior management techniques used in early childhood education settings are examined, it is seen that traditional behavioral approaches are primarily used (Abu & Arslan, 2020;Durmaz, Dinçer, & Deniz, 2020;Medikoğlu & Dalaman, 2018;Yağan Güder, Alabay, & Güner, 2018). However, behavioral approaches are far from developing children's self-regulation (Akgün et al, 2011;Öztürk & Gangal, 2016;Phillips et al, 2022) and do not create a permanent and sustainable effect on their behavior (Güven & Cevher, 2005;Kurt & Sığırtmaç, 2021;Oliver, Wehby, & Reschly, 2011). Contrary to behavioral approaches, communicative approaches based on establishing positive relationships with the child seem more effective in supporting social-emotional development (Bohn, Roehrig, & Pressley, 2004;Jennings & Greenberg, 2009;Korpershoek et al, 2016).…”