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.
Strategies to Help Build Understanding Between Students and Teachers
When tension rises between high school students and their teachers, students may take it personally. These exercises help them understand their teachers’ point of view.322
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.108.3kMaking Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.128.8k4 Legged SEL: How to Start a Therapy Dog Program
Elementary schools can boost social and emotional learning with a program that welcomes a canine friend to campus.1.5kHuge Emotions and the Adolescent Brain
Teachers can use clips from the movie Turning Red to explore with students the ways adolescence changes the brain.306A 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.127.1kA 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.27.5kBuilding Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.10.2kEducators Say Good Morning to Students—Via Video
This round-up of teachers reaching out to their distant students makes it more clear than ever that relationships are always at the heart of teaching.26k
Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.60.1k
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.58.2kThe Power of Relationships in Schools
Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn.66.5kHow to Guide Young Learners to Follow the Rules
Tips for helping preschool students understand expected classroom behaviors and develop their social skills.321
How Novice and Expert Teachers Approach Classroom Management Differently
A 2021 study reveals the ways in which new and experienced teachers think about discipline—plus 6 takeaways for managing your classroom effectively this year.16.2k
