about
Early Emotions
Early Emotions is an EYFS and preschool programme that helps children recognise and regulate their emotions.
Funded by the Education Endowment Foundation and led by London South Research School, the programme is currently in trial stage with 30 participant schools, nurseries and childminder settings across the South East.
The programme offers:
- A systematic approach to teaching emotional literacy and regulation
- Scripted lessons and visual resources for use in continuous provision
- Easy to embed min-lessons for preschool and EYFS providers
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Impact In schools
The programme helps schools create emotionally supportive environments, ensuring young learners thrive socially and academically.
- Improves children’s ability to manage emotions in various settings.
- Reduces behavioural challenges in the classroom.
- Builds stronger relationships between educators and students.
- Promotes positive peer interactions and collaboration.
- Supports long-term mental well-being.
