Build Emotional Intelligence
Through Storytelling
Online course that helps parents & caregivers learn how to turn
reading time into emotional intelligence learning moments.
Why Emotional Literacy Matters More Than Ever
Storytime is more than just reading—it’s a chance to connect, comfort, and help children make sense of their feelings and those of others. When done with intention, we not only build language skills, but also build empathy, strengthen bonds, and support emotional growth.
Many teachers and parents could benefit from reading in a way that sparks emotional learning. That’s where this course comes in, which demonstrates how to use simple prompts and strategies to make every storytime most meaningful.
Teaching Emotional Literacy Through Stories
“Making the Most of Storytime: Using Children’s Books to Teach Emotional Intelligence” is a one-hour, online short course, designed to help parents turn everyday storytime into rich emotional learning experiences.
You’ll learn how to develop emotional knowledge, use simple language to engage children, and ask questions that help them build empathy and problem-solving skills.
Getting to Know Emotional
Intelligence
you can better guide children through theirs. Learn the
basics of emotional intelligence and why it matters during
storytime.
Using Storybooks to Foster
Emotional Intelligence
tools for emotional learning. Practice using questions,
prompts, and language that help children recognize,
name, and understand feelings.
Making Every Storytime ECSELent
opportunity for connection, conversation, and emotional
growth—during storytime and beyond.
Is This Course
Right for You?
This course is beneficial to anyone who interacts with and reads with children such as caregivers, parents,
educators, speech-language pathologists, counselors, therapists, librarians, instructional coaches, tutors, reading
specialists, and more!
What You’ll Learn and Master
Engaging Videos
Watch playful, relatable videos that show exactly how to bring emotional learning into storytime. See real examples of how to use prompts, questions, and language in action with children’s books.
Scaffolded Activities
Hands-on activities guide you step-by-step through the process of reading with emotional intelligence in mind—helping you practice new skills and build confidence as you go.
Takeaways and Resources
Keep the learning going beyond the screen with printable prompts, storytime guides, and quick-reference tools you can use anytime, anywhere.