Emotional intelligence is an important component of a child's development.
The recognition of expressions in others is not a skill that is typically taught in school, rather, children learn it by trial and error. As with any skill, some people become better at it than others. The recognition of emotions in others begins with an awareness of body language. Body language and the affective information contained therein, is a critical complement to vocal communication. Playing with the Affective Tigger, the child learns to associate slouched shoulders and a drooping head with unhappiness.