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Discover the magic of storytelling and help kids develop their social emotional skills with these books! These books fall under the categories of the social emotional learning competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, positive relationships, and responsible decision making.
Responsible decision making is an important skill and the decisions we make impact ourselves and others. This skill is strengthened by our problem solving and critical thinking skills. Read on to learn more about responsible decision making and for tips on how to help kids practice responsible decision making.
Discover “Would You Rather” questions for kids, a fun activity for the classroom and at home! This activity is a great way for children to use their imagination, practice weighing the pros and cons and making decisions when they are faced with a limited set of choices. It's also an opportunity to learn more about each other and about themselves. Read our blog for a full list of fun questions!
When we get caught up in the busyness of life it is easy to lose track of our emotions. Mindfulness, or mindful exercises, are a powerful tool (or superpower) for helping children understand social emotional learning! Read on to find out more about how mindfulness plays a role in learning these valuable skills.
Is the COVID-19 outbreak causing more arguments and fights at home between the kids? Today’s added anxiety can lead to stronger emotions and more problems than usual, especially as adults and children are all cooped up together. Now may be a good time to teach into or brush up on responsible problem solving skills that are key to managing a good life and improving mental health. Read on to help your kids become problem solvers!
More than ever, students need help developing strategies to reduce stress and cope with big emotions. Overwhelmed teachers are feeling the demands of addressing both academic and emotional needs through distance learning, but it’s critical that SEL is still prioritized. Read on to learn about Better Kids’ resources that help educators include SEL in online instruction during covid 19.
Since it was established in 1994, the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) has been a powerful resource for social emotional learning: driving research, collaboration, policy and advocacy. Read more to see how Wisdom: The World of Emotions curriculum aligns with CASEL’s five core competencies for social emotional learning.
