Emotionally literate

At Tiptoe as well as our systematically planned PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education) we make sure our children are taught emotional literacy. This is to support their personal development and resilience. 

We use the zones of emotional regulation with all of our children. Making sure they are able to identify each emotion and consider ways that suit each individual to move from one state of emotion to another. We teach that all emotions are valid and that we all experience a range of emotions. 

Alongside the Zones of Emotional regulation we use the brilliant Trick Box programme. There are 24 tricks and cards, sorted into 4 key areas: building confidence and self esteem (yellow cards), reducing anxiety and managing stress responses (red cards), developing assertive behaviour and effective communication (blue cards) and creating and achieving personal goals (green cards)