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.
After Social Isolation, Preparing Our Youngest Students to Thrive
How early-grade teachers tackled a chaotic year and helped the youngest learners acclimate to life in (actual) school. It’s work that's likely to continue this school year.968Why a Positive Call Home is Worth the Effort
Best practices for making positive phone calls home a manageable, sustainable routine.1k
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.109.8kMaking Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.128.8k11 Picture Books to Help Young Students Manage Their Worries
These engaging books and guided questions can help young learners manage back-to-school anxiety, as well as worries in general.Huge Emotions and the Adolescent Brain
Teachers can use clips from the movie Turning Red to explore with students the ways adolescence changes the brain.1kA Daily Support System for Students
Students who need extra social and emotional support have a quick check-in with an adult at the start and end of each day.89.2k
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.127.9kA Teacher Appreciation Week for the Ages
When schools abruptly closed due to Covid-19, teachers figured out how to make remote learning work. This week, as the nation expresses its gratitude, we recap the emotional journey.27.5k6 Questions To Help Students Cope With Everyday Stress
Stress can be an overwhelming force in teenagers’ lives. A few simple questions can help them find relief and get back to learning.7993 Tips for Effective Classroom Management in Elementary School
A teacher shares the strategies she used with second graders last year for community building and proactive behavior management.947Encouraging High School Students to Think Deeply, Alone and Together
One teacher guides her students to think deeply first in conversation with her, then with a peer and a larger group.554How Classroom Pets Foster Social and Emotional Learning
When elementary students care for animals, they practice making decisions and create a positive classroom environment.4745 Ways to Show Compassion in the Classroom
When students know you care about them and want them to succeed, your classroom community grows stronger.672Teaching Adolescents About Tone of Voice
Explicit instruction can counter misconceptions that middle school students often have about what’s being conveyed through speech.782
