Social and Emotional Learning

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.

Brain-Based Learning
Bringing the Science of Learning Into Classrooms
Years of research prompt a group of scientists to ask whether we should rethink the way we do school.
Classroom Management
Fostering Belonging With Classroom Norms
When students help create their classrooms' rules and culture, they’re more engaged and invested in learning.
Teacher Collaboration
Knowing Every Child Through Index Card Rosters
By regularly reviewing students’ behavior and learning as a team, teachers can ensure that every student is seen, supported, and celebrated.
Social and Emotional Learning
Elevating Student Voice Through Senior Talks
High school seniors build confidence by documenting their growth and learning in a speech presented to their families and the school community.
Social and Emotional Learning
Getting Ready to Learn With Mindfulness
Research shows that taking some time each day to practice mindfulness as a class helps students prepare themselves for learning.
Social and Emotional Learning
Making Connections With Greetings at the Door
Research shows that greeting students as they come into class bolsters a feeling of belonging and readiness to learn.
Social and Emotional Learning
Cultivating Trust With One-on-One Time
For many struggling students, consistently spending informal time with a trusted educator supports emotional well-being and academic growth.
Social and Emotional Learning
Teaching Self-Regulation by Modeling
When teachers explicitly recognize and respond to their emotions in class, students learn to engage in these processes themselves.
Classroom Management
Demonstrating Self-Regulation With Tone of Voice
When teachers model self-regulation by using a voice that is calm, neutral, and assertive, they help students feel cared for—and ready to learn.
Mental Health
Getting Started With Trauma-Informed Practices
When teachers use strategies tailored to children who have experienced trauma, all students reap the emotional and academic benefits.