It is quite important for us to develop our emotional intelligence foundation skills.
What is meaning of emotional intelligence?
From oxford
- the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
- Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict.
I began the journey to create a gratitude tree. Learning intentions were for children to begin to understand the meaning of gratitude. It also provided the opportunity for children to think about being grateful for things around them and develop an awareness of others. Developing skills of Mindfulness, Empathy and Gratitude takes focus, deep thinking and awareness of children themselves and those around them. In order to enhance this deeper thinking, it is vital to provide opportunities for children to reflect on their participation in various learning experiences in the program.
We collected some branches and together with colored paper and cardboard for record the children’s voice and thinking. I invited the children to sit as one to one discussion. We discussed some questions before they shared with me their own gratitude message.
- What was something that went well for you today?
- Who is someone you feel really grateful for? Tell us why.
- What is about our kinder community that makes it a special place?
- What made you smile? Or, When you think of someone in particular, what did they do to make you feel happy?
- What is something you are looking forward to do when you come to Banksia?
- What activity do you like playing with your family, that made you feel happy?
In order for children to have their voice heard more authentically, I provided opportunities to discuss the meaning of appreciation. This in itself reinforces an empathetic approach to teaching and
The children will begin to understand what appreciation looks like and feels like. It will help children to begin to demonstrate kindness, empathy and gratitude within their play, to think of others and develop a sense of empathy; how others may be feeling.
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