SEL Practices for KidsGreater Good in Education offers Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices for children that families can do at home. The practices provide step-by-step information on how to introduce the learning to your child.
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SEL Book ListFrom Parent Toolkit: "There are several helpful books to help your elementary school student learn more about empathy, self-esteem, diversity, and other social and emotional qualities."
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SEL Resources for COVID-19"As the country and the world respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19), we are all feeling a range of emotions. SEL offers a powerful means to explore and express our emotions, build relationships, and support each other."
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The Feelings Word Game"Build emotional smarts, one word at a time! Each of these kids has a story to tell about a time they felt something deeply. Watch these videos with your child and see if you can guess which emotions they’re describing."
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The Oyster and the Butterfly"These unprecedented times can cause anxiety for everyone, including young children. Ana M. Gomez wrote The Story of the Oyster and the Butterfly: the Corona Virus and Me to help children deal with their feelings of worry, fear, and anxiety."
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Mindful moments"Award-winning children's music artist and yoga teacher Kira Willey is offering Mindful Moments for Kids (FREE). Kira's easy techniques can help children harness their energy, release anxiety, and develop self-awareness and compassion."
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SEL Development in KIdsSupporting SEL Development in Kids.
Sometimes it's hard to talk about emotions. These conversation starter tips for kids ages 5-8 can help get you started. |
Kindness CalendarThe Kindness School Foundation is releasing a Kindness Calendar every week to help parents support their child's social and emotional learning at home. Each Wednesday a new calendar is released and the activities are designed with a focus on pupil and family wellbeing.
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Random acts of Kindness"During difficult times, we often see the most beautiful acts of kindness. If you’re home and looking for things to do to keep busy, we offer a list of resources to help! We will get through this sooner if we take care of ourselves and each other. Kindness is a powerful tool. Let’s use it."
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