50 Activities Emotional Intelligence L1

50 Activities for Teaching Emotinal Intelligence is well written, and presents information and activities which can be incorporated into your educational program. Schilling provides background information regarding the brain -behavior connection in regard to education. Information is presented in a user friendly format. Schilling explains the EQ strategy of the Sharing Circle in detail. This provides clear rational and information on the how-to implementation. The instructional units are well presented and can be integrated into classroom program. These units of self awareness, managing feelings, decision making, managing stress, self concept, personal responsibility, and empathy are well suited to meet the needs of elementary children. Activities can be easily followed and adapted within the classroom. The activities presented are timely and relevant examples. Schiling also provides additional topics to generate further discussion. As a professional working within the educational system, this book offers activities which are meaningful and can be readily incorporated into program with variety and ready to use materials. It is a welcome resource!