Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Find resources to help students manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions—creating the healthiest school culture possible.
7 Strategies to Activate Students’ SEL Skills
Social and emotional learning programs are most effective when students are given plenty of opportunities to practice those skills.274How to Address School Avoidance
To help reduce chronic absenteeism, schools can help students learn how to self-regulate and manage feelings of discomfort.Using Theater Games to Build Students’ Working Memory
By holding onto the information necessary to play certain games, students develop skills that lead to academic success.Teaching Young Learners Self-Calming Skills
To help early elementary students manage big emotions, try breathing exercises and sharing how you deal with overpowering feelings.
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.124.3kHelping Students Manage Conflict
Answering questions designed to regulate emotions may make it easier for student to find solutions to common disagreements.286Making Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.129.7kImplicit SEL Strategies That Support Academics
Viewing students holistically makes it possible for teachers to seamlessly merge social and emotional learning with academic growth.361
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.114k
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.77.2kBuilding Classroom Community Through Daily Dedications
When students share stories about those who have inspired and impacted them, the whole classroom feels more connected.37.6kA 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.89.9k
Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.61.5k60-Second Strategy: Pom-Pom Jar
Explicitly teaching and celebrating kindness is a simple yet powerful way to build a positive classroom culture.49.6k
10 Powerful Community-Building Ideas
Strategies for ensuring that students in every grade feel like they’re part of the classroom community.53.9k
