Tag: Social-Emotional Learning

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Happy Dreamers

Shelley

This book right here. Oh my goodness. It seriously makes me smile, and it's an A-MAZ-ING book for teaching SEL. Happy Dreamer is beautifully-written with colorful, happy pictures. It encourages children to dream out loud and embrace their unique qualities. Peter Reynolds does it again! Check it out: https://amzn.to/2SOYFOo I have also created a resource… Continue reading Happy Dreamers

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Self-Awareness Book List

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If you are here, then you are probably ready for the next step of our SEL journey about self-awareness. I have compiled a list of ten picture books that can be used to address or teach this particular competency. These are great discussion starters and, even though they are picture books, they can be used… Continue reading Self-Awareness Book List

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Activities to Promote Self-Awareness

Shelley

In my previous post, we took a peek at self-awareness and what that might look like with our children and students. To recap, self-awareness helps children grow to understand their feelings, thoughts, actions, and abilities which can positively affect how they see themselves and their relationships with others. I wanted to take this time to… Continue reading Activities to Promote Self-Awareness

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Social-Emotional Learning: An Intro to Self-Awareness

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In my previous SEL post, we took a quick peek at what Social-Emotional Learning is and how it can help our students and children. CASEL has set forth five competencies related to Social-Emotional Learning (see previous post for chart) and we will begin to focus on each one more in-depth. Today, we will discuss self-awareness.… Continue reading Social-Emotional Learning: An Intro to Self-Awareness

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The Five Competencies of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

Shelley

In my previous post about social-emotional learning, I touched briefly on why it is super important for us to teach the whole child, heart and mind. Today I wanted to give a little more background knowledge on SEL and what it entails. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is an organization centered… Continue reading The Five Competencies of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)