Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Find resources to help students manage their emotions, resolve conflicts, and make responsible decisions—creating the healthiest school culture possible.
Using an SEL Tool Called the Mood Meter in Elementary Math
With these examples for grades 1 to 5, students can develop social and emotional skills while they learn to analyze data through graphing.779How One Principal Builds Strong Relationships
An award-winning principal shares how she navigates social and emotional learning and community building at school.855How Tone of Voice Shapes Your Classroom Culture
It’s no easy task, but developing your tone of voice can build trust, reduce conflict, and set the stage for more learning in your classroom, research shows.5.3k
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.122.3kMaking Students Feel Safe
A trauma-informed approach ensures that students feel safe, supported, and nurtured—to improve their chances of academic success.129.4kDoes Cold Calling Work? Here’s What the Research Says
A growing body of research reveals that there’s a right—and wrong—way to use cold calling.1.8k
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.112.7k
8 Proactive Classroom Management Tips
New teachers—and experienced ones too—can find ideas here on how to stop disruptive behavior before it begins.70.1kUsing Socratic Seminars to Build Social and Emotional Learning Competencies
Good SEL skills are essential for students to be able to converse thoughtfully about a text.770A 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.89.8k4 Ways Classroom Design Impacts Executive Functioning
Effective classroom design can help elementary students develop skills like organization and task initiation.9.8k
Bringing a Dog to School
A veteran teacher and administrator makes the case for having a therapy dog in elementary school.62.5kUsing SEL to Meet the Current Needs of Students and Staff
Social and emotional learning provides a guide for what schools can do to help students and teachers perform at their best.181Making Sure Each Child Is Known
A middle school in Nevada uses a simple strategy to build deeper connections between teachers and students.63.1k
10 Powerful Community-Building Ideas
Strategies for ensuring that students in every grade feel like they’re part of the classroom community.47.8k
