Positioning Brighton Montessori at the Forefront of
Social-Emotional Development
Brighton Montessori is dedicated to being a leader in the social-emotional development of preschoolers in Singapore. Our newly enhanced curriculum is designed to integrate emotional intelligence (EI) deeply into our educational practices, ensuring that our children not only excel academically but also develop the critical emotional and social skills needed to thrive in the 21st century.
Improving Emotional Intelligence
Awareness
Management
Personal
Competence
Self
Awareness
Ability to identify and understand your feelings / tendencies
Self
Management
Ability to adjust and direct your thoughts and actions
Social
Competence
Social
Awareness
Ability to accurately pick up others’ emotions and perspectives
Relationship
Management
Ability to effectively manage interactions and relations
*Source: https://readingraphics.com/book-summary-emotional-intelligence-2-0/ and
Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Jean Greaves and Travis Bradberry
Key Learning Outcomes of Emotional Intelligence
Recognising
Emotions
Children will learn to identify and name their emotions, a crucial step towards managing them effectively.
Understanding
Emotions
Helping children understand that emotions can influence their thoughts and actions.
Emotional
Mastery
Teaching children strategies to manage their emotions, enabling them to react appropriately to various situations.
Empathy
Development
Encouraging children to understand and share the feelings of others.
Effective
Communication
Equipping children with the skills to express their emotions clearly and listen to others.
The Impact on Our Children
In a rapidly changing world full of uncertainties, it is essential for educators to guide the next generation.
Our emotional intelligence curriculum aims to:
Enhance Resilience
Equip children with the tools to bounce back from setbacks.
Promote Positive Relationships
Teach children how to build and maintain healthy relationships.
Support Mental Well-being
Encourage practices that support mental health and emotional well-being.
Foster Leadership Skills
Develop future leaders who are empathetic, self-aware, and socially responsible.
Incorporating Emotional Intelligence in Our Curriculum
Mindfulness Break
Every day, our children participate in a brief but impactful mindfulness break, led by their teachers. This session lasts for ten minutes and is designed to help children develop mindfulness skills through guided exercises. This practice not only supports their emotional well-being but also enhances their ability to concentrate and learn effectively throughout the day.
Reflective Journaling
Reflective journaling is an integral part of our curriculum, especially for children in the N2 to K2 age groups. Every Friday, children are encouraged to jot down their thoughts on what went well and what challenges they faced during the week. This activity promotes self-reflection, allowing children to express their emotions and develop a growth mindset.
Mini Project: Letter to the Future
*To be launched at the end of this year.
For our K2 graduates, we have designed a special mini project where each child writes a letter to their future self, imagining where they will be and what they will have accomplished ten years from now. This meaningful exercise helps instil a sense of purpose and direction in our young graduates as they transition to the next stage of their educational journey.