1*Universidad Metropolitana de Educación, Ciencia y Tecnología UMECIT. Email: matesiafa@gmail.com
Preschool years are of paramount importance for children's comprehensive development, as they establish the foundational elements for their future academic, social, and emotional growth. During this stage, they acquire cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills that are deemed essential for their future life. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a prominent aspect of this framework, as it enables individuals to perceive, understand, regulate, and apply their own emotions as well as those of others. This component fosters the development of empathetic and resilient children, thereby enabling them to effectively resolve conflicts and facilitate their social adaptation within the educational environment. The impact of emotional intelligence (EI) on academic motivation, problem-solving skills, and the quality of interpersonal relationships has been demonstrated in numerous studies. EI has also been shown to optimize emotional management, reduce anxiety, and strengthen general well-being. This essay explores the pertinence of EI in the context of preschool education, presenting pedagogical approaches for its development within the school system in Cúcuta, Colombia. The benefits associated with EI support the implementation of pedagogical practices adapted to the sociocultural characteristics of the region. These practices favor the early development of emotional competencies and, consequently, the integral growth of children. They do so by means of a holistic preschool education approach.
Keywords: Preschool education, child development, emotional intelligence, psychological resilience, mental health.
How to cite this article: Afanador MTS. Importance Of Fostering Emotional Intelligence In Preschool Students. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(16s): 134-142. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.16s.14
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