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.
How to Help High School Students Develop Empathy
Writing exercises, opportunities for cultural exchange, and encouraging active listening can lead to more empathy among teens.
Addressing Anti-Asian Racism With Students
Talking about anti-Asian violence and racial equity is critical in this moment. Here are some ways to begin the conversation in your classroom.
How to Embed SEL Into Your Instruction
Careful explanation of the “why” behind social and emotional learning can prime students to build their communication and collaboration skills.
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.83.1k
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?7.6k
Bolstering Executive Function in Middle and High School Students
When adults support development of teens' executive function skills during the critical years of adolescence, it can have a lifelong impact.1.5k
SEL Begins With the Teacher
How teachers can use social and emotional learning to help middle school students build confidence.564
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?5.1k
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.5.8k
5 Ways to Get to Know Your Middle and High School Students Better
When teachers take the time to build strong relationships with students, it sets the stage for productive learning.3.8k
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.10.8k
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.21kMaking Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.128.8k
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.125k
A Culture of Kindness in Early Childhood Classrooms
Encouraging kindness in the early grades helps children develop behaviors that have value far beyond their school years.2.3k