Emotional education in childhood has become a priority in the Spanish education system. Various initiatives, from regional conferences to literary and technological resources, are promoting its integration into classrooms . The need to equip children with tools to manage their emotions, develop empathy, and prevent interpersonal problems has led government agencies, teachers, and entrepreneurs to seek advice on how to nurture children's emotional well-being and find concrete solutions.
In recent weeks, three events have marked the news: the closing of the National Congress on Coexistence in the Digital Age in Córdoba, the presentation of a children's story in Aranda de Duero, and Fundalogy's support for a Granada-based neuroeducation startup. All of them share the same objective: to ensure that emotional education ceases to be an occasional activity and becomes a cross-cutting theme throughout the education system.
A congress that lays the foundations
On January 29 and 30, 2026, Córdoba hosted the National Congress on Coexistence in the Digital Age, organized by the Andalusian Regional Government's Ministry of Education. At the closing ceremony, Minister María del Carmen Castillo emphasized that "the detection of and immediate intervention in risk situations is fundamental, but we must focus our efforts on prevention ." To this end, she proposed designing an emotional education pathway from preschool and primary school through secondary school, aligned with the school curriculum and not treated as an isolated element.
The congress concluded that emotional education should accompany students from the beginning of their schooling , integrating skills such as empathy, emotional management, and social skills. These abilities, according to the 2025 UNESCO report, are fundamental for facing the challenges of a changing and digital world. Furthermore, it was noted that Organic Law 3/2020 (LOMLOE) and the Andalusian Law on Children and Adolescents already include the obligation to promote the emotional well-being of children at every stage of their education in schools.
Practical resources for the classroom and family
Meanwhile, in Aranda de Duero (Burgos), teacher María Manso Izquierdo presented her first children's story, Nono and the Language of Hearts , on July 30th . Inspired by her teaching experience, the book focuses on emotional education, inclusion, and respect for different forms of communication . Through the story of Nono, a boy who wants to make friends but struggles to express himself, the story uses pictograms as a tool to help children express themselves emotionally and introduce them to empathy and friendship.
The book is aimed at children, families, and education professionals, and is intended as a resource for working on values such as diversity and understanding. The author explained that the goal is to show that there are many ways to communicate feelings, and that all are equally valid . This initiative contributes to the growing need for materials that integrate emotional education into daily classroom practice.
Neuroscience as an ally
In the technology sector, the startup Neuromindset, backed by Fundalogy (linked to the Unicaja Foundation), has developed neuroscience-based programs to train attention, emotional self-regulation, and executive functions in children of all educational stages. The system combines scientific research with educational practice, offering validated activities and AI-powered assessments.
Javier de Pro, CEO of Fundalogy, and Joan Paul Pozuelos, CEO of Neuromindset, signed an agreement to boost the growth of this company, which aims to improve children's learning and train teachers in neuroeducational strategies. The initiative seeks to bring brain science to classrooms, clinics, and families without the need for expensive technology , promoting inclusion and reducing educational gaps. This investment reinforces their commitment to projects with measurable social impact, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Emotional education for children is thus becoming a cornerstone of quality education, where emotional well-being is no longer an add-on, but the foundation upon which to build deep learning and a more resilient society. The initiatives presented demonstrate that, through administration, literature, and technology, concrete steps are being taken to ensure that children acquire the necessary skills to face the challenges of the 21st century.
