Why is it important to deal with feelings in the early years?

Childhood is a time of intense emotional exploration. Understanding and dealing with feelings can be a challenging journey, not only for the children but also for the adults in their lives.

Herein lies the importance of providing guidance and support during this critical period. To this end, we introduce an enlightening short course offered by The Mandatory Training Group - Dealing with Feelings in the Early Years.

Course overview and importance

This course is designed for childminders, practitioners, parents, and adults who desire to understand and assist young children in navigating their emotions. As children experience a wide spectrum of emotions, learning to address and understand these feelings positively is crucial for their mental well-being, personal growth, and social development.

Given the intricate nature of emotions and their profound impact on behaviour, adults play a pivotal role in recognising changes in children's behaviour and identifying potential reasons behind their feelings. Moreover, the emotional development process is intrinsically linked to the stages of overall growth and understanding them is a key aspect of this course.

Learning objectives and outcomes

This comprehensive course aims to equip the learner to:

• Understand the role of the Key Person in a child’s life.
• Aid children in their journey towards independence.
• Recognise the ages and stages children pass through in their development and their emotional needs.
• Encourage children to participate in a broad spectrum of group activities.
• Help children enhance their social skills.

By the end of the course, learners will be adept at identifying the feelings children encounter and providing supportive environments for their learning and development. They will acquire strategies to positively guide children in dealing with their emotions, thus fostering resilience and emotional intelligence from an early age.

A deep dive into the course content

The course is divided into three key modules:

• Feelings and how they may affect children - This section dives deep into the various emotions children may encounter, their potential impacts, and how to recognise them.
• The role of the adult - Adults often serve as emotional role models for children. This module underscores the importance of this role, along with the responsibilities it entails.
• Strategies to help support children to cope with their feelings - The course culminates with practical strategies and techniques to aid children in understanding and dealing with their emotions.

Why should you consider this course?

Navigating emotions can be daunting for children, especially as they lack the vocabulary and understanding to articulate their feelings fully. This course provides the tools and knowledge to guide children through this emotional labyrinth, leading to healthier mental well-being and social development.

In addition to fostering children's emotional development, this knowledge can provide invaluable insights for practitioners and parents alike, helping to foster stronger, more empathetic relationships with the children in their care.

Conclusion: Empowering children, shaping the future

Children are the architects of tomorrow, and their emotional well-being is a critical building block in the foundation of their future. Navigating the myriad of emotions they encounter in their early years can be challenging. Still, they can learn to deal with these feelings positively with the right guidance, support, and understanding.

Our course on Dealing with Feelings in the Early Years empowers adults with the tools and strategies to support young children on this journey better. Instilling emotional intelligence early on can help foster healthier mental well-being, stronger social skills, and more resilient children.

Contact us today to explore this course or learn more about our related EYFS training programmes. We look forward to partnering with you to nurture emotionally intelligent, resilient children. Let's shape the future, one feeling at a time.

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