Preschools to Offer Emotional Intelligence Training for Tantrum Management

CONTEXT FOR PARENTS

The new policy aims to equip preschoolers with tools to manage emotions and reduce tantrums. This will benefit their social and emotional development and ease daily routines for families. Effective communication and emotional regulation skills will be valuable for future academic success.

ACTION ITEMS FOR PRESCHOOLS

• Develop and implement a 6-month emotional intelligence module, including role-playing and storytelling activities.
• Train teachers to recognize early warning signs of tantrums and respond with empathy and validation.
• Collaborate with parents to share tantrum management strategies and encourage consistent approaches at home.

OFFICIAL DIRECTIVE SUMMARY

The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued a directive to incorporate emotional intelligence training in preschool curricula. This change aims to align with the National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education, 2009, which emphasizes the importance of social and emotional learning.