Could use some advice. My 5 year old (6 next month) is giving me an extra hard time lately. She will wake up anywhere between 4am-7am and throw a tantrum over something she wants.

For example, a couple days ago she woke up at 6am and threw a tantrum wanting to build a ginger bread house. I told her no not right now, but we can in a couple hours. And I gave her other options of things to do. She didn't like that I said no, so she hit me a bunch, kicked me, etc. And if I put her in time out she'll get right back out and keep hitting me.

These tantrums can last an hour. Ive tried time outs, taking stuff away, talking to her, and earlier bed times. Nothing works or calms her down. What can I do?