Understanding how to process negative emotion and choose forgiveness to restore relationships. Resourcing your school with a framework for resilience, wellbeing and healthy relationships. INTRO: On episode 44 of the show, we talk about emotional intelligence in early childhood education with Holly Elissa Bruno, an award-winning author, international keynote speaker and seasoned team builder.In our conversation, we learn about the importance of emotional authenticity when working with children.

At the same time, certain learning and thinking differences make it harder for some kids to develop it. A tremendous amount of social and emotional development takes place during early childhood. In this article we present specific teaching strategies that teachers can implement within the context of supportive, responsive relationships to foster young children’s developing social–emotional competence. My thesis is framed in a narrative literature review.

As kids experience temper tantrums, mood swings, and an expanding social world, they must learn more about their emotions as well as those of other people. Emotional intelligence can be especially helpful to kids with learning and thinking differences. Little ones can't differentiate between their emotions and their "selves." The importance of emotional intelligence in early childhood Year 2017 Pages 86 The purpose of this thesis is to demonstrate the importance of emotional intelligence in early childhood, furthermore it highlights the most significant factors that are indispensable in or- der to develop EQ in the first years of children’s lives. In the article, “Teaching Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood,” Shauna L. Tominey, Elisabeth C. O’Bryon, Susan E. Rivers, and Sharon Shapses discuss different ways emotional intelligence can be taught to young children in the classroom. This isn’t simply about being happier (though that would be valuable). In “Teaching Emotional Intelligence in Early Childhood,” we learn how teachers and children can use a “mood meter” to identify and appropriately respond to emotions—both others’ and our own. Exploring the importance of others and how to love them well. Learning how important, valued and loved we are. After discussing the importance of teaching children about managing their emotions, the authors introduce the “mood meter.” The mood …

2. Allow expression . Learn more about EI and how you can help your child build this key ability.

For little ones, just knowing there’s a name for their feeling is an early tool in learning to manage the emotions that flood them.

Social–emotional skills provide a critical foundation for learning and wellbeing in early childhood and beyond. Holly Elissa emphasizes that children are extremely perceptive to non …