Emotional Intelligence Out Of The Box

Emotional Intelligence can be defined as ‘ the capacity for  recognising our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, and for managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships’.  ‘Emotional Intelligence –Why it can matter more than IQ– Daniel Goleman’ 
Whilst some aspects of Emotional Intelligence can be seen as the consequences of children’s experiences from birth it is also vital to recognise that some aspects can be taught. Teaching children to develop emotional intelligence creates opportunities for self determination as well as social awareness, key aspects of PSHE and citizenship. 
Emotional Intelligence Out of The Box is a collection of 200 colour coded cards designed to provide starting points, ideas, discussion points and opportunities for reflection. They can be adapted to suit the specific needs of any ability or age group.
The box can be used within a class or ideally form the basis of a whole school approach to developing emotional intelligence for children. 
There  are three strands to this approach:-

Self  awareness and positive management of  emotions ¨   
Establishing successful relationships with others ¨   
Social Values based on common cultural values

Emotional Intelligence Out Of The Box contains practical suggestions for building a supportive learning environment which fosters emotional  intelligence through
CREATE:- 
C =  Challenge, a low stress and high challenge  classroom
R  = Refuge, where children are safe to learn to take risk
E  = Excitement, a stimulating place that celebrates success
A  = Aspirations, nurturing hope and personal ambition
T  = Team,  building a sense  of belonging, inclusion.
E =  Each one, recognising the  strengths of every individual

The cards are colour coded for ease of use, 
Cream   Introduction to Emotional  Intelligence, format for Circle Time, CREATE the supportive 
              learning environment                      
Blue      Section 1 Emotions, activities to promote self awareness and management of emotions 
Green   Section 2—Relationships with others, active listening skills, empathy, co-operation, resolving conflict
Gold     Section 3—Social Values,  encouraging reflection and understanding of the needs of others