Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Find and share resources for creating a healthy school culture by helping students develop skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions.
4 Ways to Help Students Get Better Sleep
When tweens and teens learn how to use self-regulation strategies, much-needed sleep can come more easily.
Friendly Fridays Teach the Art of Kindness
During weekly creative time, students get to know each other—and learn the value of making others smile.
Hard Classroom Conversations About Anti-Asian Racism
How a teacher and her colleagues are taking on racism and violence against Asian Americans.129
Why Ages 2-7 Matter So Much for Brain Development
Rich experiences—from play to the arts and relationships—fundamentally shape a young child’s development.84.2k
8 Ways to Bolster Executive Function in Teens and Tweens
Middle and high school students suddenly face more complex schedules, tougher academic work, and an expanding network of friends. How can we help them manage it all?8.4k
3 SEL Practices Teachers Can Use Every Day
These social and emotional learning strategies won’t take a lot of time, but they can have a big impact on middle and high school students.2.1kMaking Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.128.8k
Counting Down to Restore Calm in the Classroom
This simple mindfulness activity can help reset your brain when things get chaotic during the school day.3.5k
Virtual Teaching Practices With Staying Power
Remote teaching prompted teachers to find new ways to reach kids and build a feeling of community, and some of those will be well worth keeping.1.4k
How Learning Happens
In this video series, we explore how educators can guide all students, regardless of their developmental starting points, to become productive and engaged learners.21.1k
When Students Are Traumatized, Teachers Are Too
Trauma in students’ lives takes an emotional and physical toll on teachers as well. Experts weigh in on the best ways to cope.125.2k
A Daily Ritual That Builds Trust and Community Among Students
An activity that encourages students to open up about a person close to them can bring a whole class together in profound ways.11.1k
Are We Facing a Mental Health Crisis for Boys?
Emphasizing stoicism, toughness, and competition can leave boys without the emotional tools they need to thrive. How can we change course before the problem gets out of hand?5.3k
A Better Breakout Room Experience for Students
Five strategies that help middle and high school students form a community of learners in the virtual classroom.6.1kThe Power of Relationships in Schools
Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn.66.1k