We are starting a new programme within the nursery to help promote understanding of feelings and empathy towards ourselves and others. This is call The PAThS Programme.

PATHS® stands for Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies.

The programme is a universal, classroom based curriculum that teaches social and emotional learning to children. It involves helping children to:

•recognise emotions and values;
•make constructive choices about personal and social behaviour; and
•show understanding and empathy for others.

The programme teaches children how to label their feelings and apply self-control strategies, leading to improvements in playroom behaviour, resilience and verbal fluency.

The programme was developed in the USA, where it has been taught for over 30 years. It has also been adopted in 25 different countries. 

Social Emotional Learning teaches the skills we all need to handle ourselves, our relationships, and our work, effectively and ethically. 
The PATHS® Programme for Schools (UK Version) helps:
• Self-awareness
• Relationship skills
• Self-management
• Responsible decision-making
• Social awareness