ABSTRACT

First Published in 1999. This practical text explores children's emotional development and the correlation between emotional security and effective learning. Advice and techniques are offered which will help teachers, SENCOs and learning support staff to create an understanding and supportive environment for all children in the primary classroom, including those with emotional difficulties. The authors focus on a wide range of specific emotional issues, such as coping with loss, separation, anxiety, panic and anger management, and also demonstrate ways of raising a child's self esteem and motivation.

chapter 2|9 pages

Making Sense of Emotions

chapter 3|5 pages

Principles

chapter 4|13 pages

Emotions in the Classroom

chapter 5|12 pages

Self-esteem

chapter 6|9 pages

Understanding Motivation

chapter 7|9 pages

Listening to Children

chapter 8|13 pages

A Solution Focused Approach

chapter 9|9 pages

Loss and Separation

chapter 10|11 pages

Anxiety and Panic

chapter 11|9 pages

Anger Management

chapter 12|9 pages

Epilogue: Teachers and School Morale