The Power of Emotional Intelligence: A Primary School Toolkit [Paperback]

Introduction?

Part 1: Understanding emotions  information for adults?

Part 2: Activities to use with children to support the development of emotional intelligence

Part 3: A closer look at some individual emotions

Part 4: A closer look at anger?

Part 5: A focus on worry and anxiety

Part 6: Relationships and emotions

Part 7: Emotions and learning

Part 8: Emotional intelligence and supporting behaviour

Part 9: A whole school approach to emotional intelligence

Appendices

This book is packed with advice and activities to help children develop their emotional intelligence (EQ). It will help primary schools increase their awareness of EQ to improve the wellbeing of the whole school community. It is an essential resource for teachers, school leaders, SENCOs and those working in PRUs and alternative provisions.

Weve all been told emotional intelligence is a good thing, but are we really clear about what it is and how we can all get more of it? We know it helps children self-regulate, be more motivated, maintain relationships and be more resilient, but how do we go about accessing these benefits?

The Power of Emotional Intelligence will help primary school teachers and leaders to increase their awareness and use of emotional intelligence to improve the wellbeing of the whole school community. It includes everything you need to embed emotional intelligence at the core of your schools ethos. This practical book:

• explores key issues relating to emotional intelligence to help develop adults understanding
• contains a wealth of activities thl£2