When we are feeling angry, scared, or happy we have different ways to express those emotions including through body language. As we react to emotions, our bodies communicate how we are feeling through poses and movements. Read on to learn more on how to help kids understand emotions and body language.
Through social emotional learning, kids learn how to recognize and manage their emotions independently. Sometimes feelings can be overwhelming and hard to handle on our own. During these difficult times we can remind kids that it is okay to ask for help. Read on for tips on how to teach kids how to ask for help, at home and at school.
Summertime is full of adventure and books help spark imagination, curiosity and build important social emotional skills. Check out these 10 books to read together this summer! They focus on topics such as healthy habits, imagination, perseverance, and family and community.
Whether you are a teacher or parent, you can create opportunities for discussion and reflection about the importance of being kind to others by using these kindness quotes! Read on to discover inspiring quotes that illustrate the life-changing impact of kindness.
As educators, staying updated on the best ways to support our students' learning experiences can be difficult, especially given all of our other responsibilities. The field of learning science helps us do just that. This blog aims to present several best practices from learning science research that you can use in your classroom when teaching SEL.
Women’s History Month is dedicated to celebrating the women who have made significant contributions to our history, as well as all the women who play a role in leading us, supporting us, and caring for us in our daily life. Read this blog for ways to incorporate Women’s History Month into SEL activities for your students!
Learning through observing and modeling is key for students developing their social emotional skills. Educators and parents can be excellent role models for their children by showcasing these important skills in the classroom and at home every day. This blog presents 5 easy ways for educators and parents to model SEL using CASEL’s core competencies.
Social awareness, or socialization, as one of the five competencies of social emotional learning is an important skill for helping kids develop empathy and understand the perspective of others. Read on to learn more about this skill and tools for developing socialization.
Acts of generosity are especially common this time of year but what would it look like if we practiced generosity more often? This holiday season, through activities and discussion, we can help our children better understand generosity and the positive impact it has on others. Check out our blog to learn more about activities to foster generosity.
As parents and educators we cannot take away the fears and anxieties of our children, as much as we’d like to but we can help our children understand their emotions and provide them with the tools to feel better. Check out our blog for tips on teaching children about anxiety and fear, and superpowers for managing these big emotions.
How do we understand self-management? Self-management is the ability to manage our actions and behaviors as well as achieve goals and aspirations. Practicing self-management will have important long-term benefits such as establishing positive relationships and making responsible decisions. Read more about how we can help children understand and practice self-management.
A new school year is here and introducing SEL books can support children’s emotional well-being. Parents and educators can support the social emotional growth of children with these engaging read-alouds that focus on social emotional skills such as motivation, self-confidence, fairness, mindfulness, and empathy. Check out our blog for the full list!
As educators, we love to share our passion for social emotional learning with like-minded educators. This summer, Better Kids hosted a social emotional learning book club with educators from across the globe! Starting a book club is a great opportunity for your own professional, personal growth, and to share ideas with others. Read more for five tips on how to start your own SEL book club.
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!
There are many different mindful activities that can help children sleep better, strengthen their ability to focus, and improve their ability to regulate their emotions. Meditations are a unique opportunity for children to independently find stillness, reflect, and start or end their day on a positive note. Check out our blog for more on the benefits of meditations and how to use them with your child.
Whether you are a teacher or parent, you can create opportunities for conversation and reflection during Mental Health Awareness Month with these inspiring quotes! Invite your child or students to make an art project with their favorite inspirational quote. Read on for creative ideas on how to support your children's social emotional development!
With the changing seasons and excitement of summer upon us, it is the perfect time to help your child establish, or re-establish, healthy routines! Exercise, sleep, and healthy eating are all important for growth and social emotional well-being. Read more for 8 tips on how to help build healthy habits.
Are you a parent wondering how your child has been doing socially and emotionally at school but you aren’t sure of the right questions to ask your child’s teacher? Check out our blog for a list of questions you can ask to learn more about your child’s social emotional growth at school. Additionally, if your child’s school has a social emotional learning program, we included questions you can ask to learn more about this too!
Happiness has been studied for decades by researchers and psychologists. These studies often ask, what makes us happy and how can we be happier? Can we learn to be happy? According to positive psychology, we can! We can learn how to let go of “unhappy habits” and practice habits that will make us happier. Read more on learning to be happy and habits to help children be happier.
At Better Kids, we believe that play not only is fundamental for children’s social emotional well being, it’s also the most effective way to learn. This is why we help parents and educators support their children’s social emotional growth through interactive digital games and hands-on activities. Read more about these activities and how they can help your child learn through play!
