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This book contains many well-tested lessons to build emotional skills and develop more confident, happier children; supports the teacher with detailed notes and ideas for discussion; includes photocopiable worksheets to accompany each lesson plus additional resources such as games to fit in as needed; can be used from cover to cover or cherry-picked for the lessons that match the needs of your class. Every child deserves the opportunity to develop the emotional skills that will help them now and throughout life. With the practical guidance and resources in Emotional Literacy you can provide this invaluable opportunity in the school setting. This book is brimming with activities that encourage children to improve their understanding of their own feelings and those of others, to manage their own feelings and to nurture positive qualities. Thoroughly trialled in schools, all activities have been proven to work with a wide range of ages and are accompanied by teacher notes to help you and your students get full benefit from them. Topics covered are: knowing myself; developing empathy; managing feelings; developing social skills; and reflecting on where I am now.