What is “typical” aggression at 4/5? I’m so exhausted of the physical injuries. It’s only nap time and I’ve had at least 5 hits/scratches today and... I’m so exhausted by it. This is a typical number. Thankfully no bites today. I feel so bad for he kids getting hit and scratched day after day. I feel as though by 4 there should be VERY little aggression and by 5 there should be essentially NONE. 

All incidents are perpetrated by approx 4 kids. All boys. Two or so will also be aggressive towards adults.

Any ideas for resources? We speak kindly and positively as a general rule. No time out, but yes natural loss of consequence. We talk about ways to calm down and appropriate expression of anger. We have an alone space. A few of these kids are just so angry and telling them to use “gentle hands” is pointless.