Emotional Intelligence is a relatively recent behavioral model; a form of social intelligence linking strongly to the multiple intelligence theory and the concept of bringing compassion and humanity to work. There are two aspects of EQ. The first is understanding yourself; your intentions; your emotions, goals, and responses. The second aspect is being able to understand others, and their feelings. All of this starts with being able to recognize your emotions as they happen. Research shows that our ability to handle a variety of social situations and control impulses and emotions is four times more important than intellect in terms of building a successful work life. While intellect helps you get the job, emotional intelligence helps you keep it. Daniel Goleman introduced the dimensions of EQ in his book, "Emotional Intelligence". Goleman focuses on cultivating work relationships and advancing professionally. More recent studies have shown that children who are emotionally intelligent have a variety of social skills that can help them to succeed academically, as well as socially.

 Recently, we have started to introduce the concepts of emotional intelligence here at Learning Bee via formal class discussion and project activities. Our 1st Graders have started learning about different emotions, identifying when these emotions occur, and how to use this information to guide their actions.

 Here are some ways that you can facilitate emotional intelligence at home:

·       Help your child identify his or her feelings. Try not to let them push down these feelings; talk about it!

·       Frame interactions with your child positively. When you are correcting them, discuss, don't yell. Your child is learning how to interact with others and when you yell at them, you are teaching them that yelling helps to get their point across.

·       Give your child specific, supportive feedback about their interactions with others. Identify the other person's feelings and make it clear that you noticed what your child did to help the situation. For instance, you can say something like, "I noticed how you helped your sister when she was feeling frustrated. I was impressed at how patient you were being."

 Emotional and social intelligence makes the difference between a highly effective leader and an average one. This year, we will be facilitating a variety of activities promoting emotional and social awareness in the students at Learning Bee. For the younger grades, we'll be focusing on exploring emotions through art, music, writing, and classroom discussions. The activities we have planned for some of the older kids focus on helping them gain insight to their goals and aspirations, while opening up discussions about leadership and goal-setting.

 For more information on promoting emotional intelligence learning at home, check out Daniel Goleman and Linda Lantieri's book Building Emotional Intelligence: Techniques to Cultivate Inner Strength in Children

Open House: Masako Music Studio

Wednesday, 1/26 at Learning Bee

Teacher Masako will be hosting her first 2011 Open House event at her music studio located at Learning Bee premises on Wednesday, January 26, from 6:30 to 7:30pm to showcase her service, specifically the new sets of group lessons for young children from 15 months to 13 years old staring late January 2011. 

Please invite your friends, neighbors or co-workers to bring along their children to stop by at the event.

Upcoming: Saturday, 1/29

10% Discount on 3-months prepayment (February

through April)

Per popular demain, we are offering another saving opportunity for parents who would like to receive additional 10% discount  (in addition to sibling discount if applicable) when prepaying After School Enrichment Program tuition for the next 3 months (February through April) by 1/28/2011.

Please send email with subject title "Student Fulln Name, Grade Level: 2011 Prepayment request" to accounting@4learningbee.com by 1/24/2011 so we can have discounted tuition invoice generated and email to your attention before payment due date on 1/28/2011.

Support our Go Green

initiative by paying your tuition online via Intuit Payment Network.  This service is completely free for you as a payee. Just click on the Intuit Payment Network button and follow the step by step guideline on setting up your own account when you receive your monthly invoice statement email, it's just that simple!