Emotions in Christ: A 26-Week Emotional Intelligence Curriculum

This 26-week Christian Emotional Intelligence Curriculum is designed to help children ages 10 and up grow in emotional awareness, self-control, empathy, and healthy relationships—while being firmly rooted in biblical truth. Each week includes a core emotional intelligence topic, a related Scripture, hands-on activities, reflective questions, and a prayer focus.

The curriculum is divided into six units:

1. Understanding Emotions – Children learn that emotions are God-given and begin to identify and express them in healthy ways.
2. Managing Emotions – Teaches practical and spiritual tools to handle anger, fear, anxiety, and disappointment.
3. Understanding Others – Develops empathy, listening skills, and respect for differences while encouraging peacemaking and encouragement.
4. Healthy Relationships – Guides children in building friendships, setting boundaries, forgiving, and trusting God in all relationships.
5. Developing Christlike Character – Focuses on humility, integrity, responsibility, and perseverance.
6. Emotional Growth in Christ – Helps children build a life of gratitude, servant-heartedness, identity in Christ, and emotional maturity rooted in God’s Word.

Through Scripture, prayer, journaling, games, discussions, and real-life application, children not only develop emotional intelligence but grow spiritually—becoming more like Christ in how they think, feel, and relate to others.