Emotional difficulties in children aged 5-11 can manifest through a variety of behaviors. It is important for school staff to be able to recognize and address these issues, providing appropriate assistance. This handy tool offers an observation list that enables staff to recognize behavior patterns in children with social and emotional difficulties, analyze underlying emotional difficulties, and determine what kind of help the children need.

The behaviors are categorized into clearly defined topics, such as behavior, play and relationship with peers, attachment behaviors, emotional state in the classroom, and attitude towards attendance. The checklists and charts identify different "types" of relationships (secure, avoidant, ambivalent) to help school staff working with children and their families respond appropriately to each child's individual needs.

A variety of forms include activities designed to provide emotional support, focus and regulate behavior, and enable the child to develop important social and emotional skills. Suitable for use with children aged 5-11, this tool will be a valuable resource for teachers, teaching assistants, learning support staff, school counselors, and educational psychologists.