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mommapudding · New kid Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 6

I've just started the ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) course and wondered if anyone else was doing this work or training for it.

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trueblue · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:40 pm Post subject:

I am not but it sounds a very interesting job, you'll have to keep us updated on what you do and how you get on.

summertime · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject:

I work with a lot of SEBD kids but not actually done any emotional literacy as such yet, i'd love to hear how you get on

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busybee · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:02 pm Post subject:

Sorry never heard of it before, what does it envole.

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dancingqueen · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:05 pm Post subject:

its something i was looking at before i left my last post so would be really interested in knowing about the course and what it involves

our EP had written lots of books about emotional literacy, it was one of her fave subjects

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abbey156 · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:09 pm Post subject:

I must confess to never hearing about it before, Let us know how you get on as i'm interested about it now. Very Happy

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veggie · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:50 pm Post subject:

I haven't heard of it either but would also like to hear more.

mommapudding · New kid Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 6

well I've just been on my second full day training and I've begun work with two children. I get to break the ice and establish a relationship around trust with the child first and find out some info about the kids, and talk about emotions and what faces we pull and where on our bodies we feel emotions and stuff, then we can start to slowly work on raising self esteem, or anger management, controlling impulsiveness or developing friendship skills etc.
My school allow me my own budget and time for planning the activities and although it's early days I think it's going to prove a really good use of time. There are some programmes available to download or stream from teachers tv on emotional literacy, or you could visit these sites if you want to find out some more

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and smallwood publishing offers a huge array of books and equipment. I'll keep you informed and answer any questions if I can.

summertime · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:56 pm Post subject:

thanks for that mommapudding it sounds great, i do lots of work with children on emotions in group work (nurture) and individual work (usually asd children), one thing i always stumble on is anger management, are there any dedicated materials in the programme

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mommapudding · New kid Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 6

what kind of age range Summertime? there is a list of recommended resources from the EP's that run the course along with some reading they suggest.

summertime · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject:

primary but mostly junior age range so 7 - 11

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kitty · Top poster Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 1104

Teachers' TV have some good video's, here is one about anger management

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There's also some about Emotional Literacy in the primary zone.

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mommapudding · New kid Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 6

Hi Summertime,
I got a chance to look at this book/programmme on Monday and I'll be investing in my own copy:

Anger Alphabet - Understanding Anger An Emotional Development Programme for Young Children

What is it? The 26 elements of this programme help children understand anger and to see that it is linked with other feelings such as fear, loss and jealousy etc. They will begin to realise that anger is not always harmful and negative but should be managed effectively. There are complete teacher instructions, including discussion, Circle Time activities, photocopiable posters and worksheets, and ideas for plenary and follow-up work. At the end of the programme pupils will be able to distinguish between behaviours, develop anger management strategies, express strong feelings in an assertive way and learn to recognise anger in its early stages.
Age Group: 6-11 years
Author: Tina Rae & Karen Simmons
Price: £20.99
ISBN no: 1 873 942 69 9
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a board game that came highly recommended was the Overheating Game but it might be a little young for your kids, it's available at

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dancingqueen · Posted: Thu Mar 02, 2006 7:39 am Post subject:

omg .....I know Tina Rae!!!!!!!

brilliant EP!!! and a really good laugh too, she has written quite a few emotional literacy books...definitley recommend her....very down to earth too Rolling Eyes

she would fit in well here........

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And quit running for that runaway bus -
Cos those rosey days are few
And - stop apologising for the things you've never done,
Cos time is short and life is cruel -
But it's up to us to change

Crazylady · New kid Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 5

Hi

Have just registered and found your posting to do with ELSA training - I work with EBD children and have been trying to use some ELit with the children - can you tell me how you found out about the training course?
I have been trying to get hold of the info.

I have a meeting with Sebbs to give me some guidence in a few weeks but a qualification would be great if I could get a chance to do it.

Thanks

Crazylady Very Happy