Thoughts, comments, ideas and pause for thought from members of our school and extended community.
For those who don't know, part of the reason my career changed direction four years ago was because of the struggles my wife and I were having with one of our children. One of my daughters developed worrying eating habits, which all turned out to be down to anxiety and low mood.
I have written about this before, but as I am currently doing a lot of work on this with Y2-Y5, I thought it might be useful to revisit it.
One definition is, "Emotional Literacy is the term used to describe the ability to understand and express feelings. Emotional Literacy involves having self-awareness and recognition of your own feelings and knowing how to manage them, such as the ability to stay calm when angered or to reassure oneself when in doubt."
I watched a great programme at the weekend: the Countryfile edition of Children in Need.
Countryfile has been encouraging people to raise money by rambling. The programme focused on young people who have been helped by Children in Need by taking them on walks to beautiful places and sharing their stories. It was very inspiring and positive, and gave me a real sense of some of the good things that are being achieved.
What makes a good learner? What attributes help students make the most of the classroom environment?
There is a real mixture of answers to these questions, and opinion differs. Some see it as a complex concoction, others a very simple equation. For me, it is a blend of different traits.
