Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Find resources to help students manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions—creating the healthiest school culture possible.
Honoring Students for Their ‘Hustle’
An award modeled after a special achievement for NBA players is helping a pair of elementary teachers motivate their students.191How 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.9 Minutes That Can Make a Big Difference
Finding the time to connect with students across three short segments each day can do wonders for relationship building.431Why 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.124.2kMaking Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.129.7kWhen 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.114k8 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.89.9kEffective Transitions for Preschool Students
Teachers can use fun activities to help young learners ease into daily classroom routines.2886 Picture Books to Ease the Anxiety of Having a Substitute
Young learners thrive on routine, and these books can help prepare them for the inevitable occasional absence of their teacher.112Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.61.5k10 Powerful Community-Building Ideas
Strategies for ensuring that students in every grade feel like they’re part of the classroom community.54.1k