Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

A good welcoming activity is also a proactive classroom management strategy—it builds community in the classroom, establishes a sense of shared values, and makes everyone feel included.

With explicit coaching, high school students can learn to manage their increasingly complex commitments.

These tips on supporting emotion regulation and building strong relationships will help students next year and beyond.

A few phrases middle and high school teachers can use to cultivate conversation while celebrating student achievements.

After a challenging year of pandemic schooling, these activities help students reflect on what they’ve learned and look forward to what’s coming next.

Preschool teachers can use these strategies with students this fall and throughout the year to promote the skills they’ll need in kindergarten.

When students learn about each other’s identities, it helps them understand their own biases and prejudices, as well as build a space of respect and tolerance for all.

Play can help the youngest students transition to in-person learning and develop skills they need for the future.

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?

This simple mindfulness activity can help reset your brain when things get chaotic during the school day.