Current research has shown the importance of developing the social and emotional intelligence of children at an early age. The benefits to classrooms, homes, child care centers, and society are enormous.

Increasing Children's Social and Emotional Intelligence Has Been Shown to:

• Positively effect intellectual development
• Increase self-esteem
• Reduce impulsive behavior and develop focusing skills
• Improve communication and listening skills
• Strengthen social skills
• Elevate the awareness, regulation, and expression of feelings
• Increase sensitivity and empathy
• Develop problem solving skills
• Reduce violence and behavior problems
• Facilitate group cohesiveness
• Build solid emotional and psychological foundations for the rest of children's lives