Academic achievement is important but so is a student's ability to understand and manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. That’s where Emotional Intelligence (EQ) plays a key role.
Students with strong EQ tend to handle stress better, work well in teams, and resolve conflicts more peacefully. In today’s classrooms, where challenges are more diverse than ever, teaching emotional intelligence is just as important as teaching math or science.
How do you help your students recognize and manage their emotions?
What strategies do you use to build empathy and social awareness in your classroom?
Should emotional intelligence be taught as part of the regular curriculum? Why or why not?
Let’s share strategies, stories, and ideas to help build emotionally strong learners!