Few minutes a day help hone EQ skills

STORY AND PHOTOGRAPH BY SHIRA FINKEL

The children of Sandton Sinai Pre-Primary spend a few minutes each morning developing their EQ (emotional intelligence) skills.

This concept of mindfulness is used in each class to give the children time to relax and gather their thoughts for the day, while allowing them to go into their day feeling empowered and positive.

This form of relaxation gives the children a time to work on their emotions and thoughts, while focusing on their social-emotional skills, especially during the month of Elul.

By harvesting self-acceptance in themselves, the school hopes it will in turn give them the skills to do the same for others.