As early educators, we know that little children often have big feelings. This seems to be especially true for many of the children returning to group care and learning settings after more than a year of COVID. And, let’s face it– this transition period from lockdown to “near normal” has brought feelings to the surface for adults as well!
Recently one of Good2Know Network’s partners recommended Permission To Feel, a book about feelings and emotional intelligence written by Dr. Marc Brackett, Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a Professor in the Child Study Center of Yale University.
Permission to Feel integrates psychological research, educational practice, and stories from Dr. Brackett’s life, to help readers gain a better understanding of emotional intelligence. The book explores how children and adults can let go of shame and embarrassment about their feelings and develop skills that will help them navigate emotions. It is a great read for educators, parents, students, and anyone who works with children or is interested in learning more about emotional intelligence.
You might also enjoy the recording below of Marc Brackett participating in Menlo Park School District’s speaker series in October of 2020. He joined Superintendent Erik Burmeister in a virtual conversation to discuss emotional regulation, emotional intelligence, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) in MPCSD schools.
