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    A Case for Strong Social Emotional Learning

    Early Childhood
    Linda Hamilton • Aug 18, 2021 • Last Modified: Aug 18, 2021

    I have made a career out of watching children. Technically, I was a teacher, curriculum writer, specialist, instructional coach, and administrator. Those were my titles, but in reality, I watched children and I wondered about their thinking. I questioned why they reacted in certain ways, wondered how they decided who they liked (and didn’t […]

    Tagged With: Social and Emotional Learning

    Must-Haves for a Social Emotional Learning Classroom Library

    Reading & Literacy
    School Specialty • Aug 6, 2018 • Last Modified: Mar 23, 2022

    Must Haves for a Social Emotional Learning Classroom Library

    If you’re looking to add some tools and books to your Elementary classroom library, consider including items and reading materials to help your students develop social-emotional skills. These classroom library books and tools give your students the option to consider and learn more about important social-emotional skills and how to apply them. Classroom Library […]

    Tagged With: Professional Development - Social Emotional Learning, Social and Emotional Learning

    Social Emotional Learning Anchor Chart Ideas for Your Classroom

    Classroom Management
    School Specialty • Aug 3, 2018 • Last Modified: Oct 13, 2022

    teacher with young students coloring with markers

    Decorating your classroom is important, and anchor charts are one of those teacher favorite ways to add some color to the classroom space and remind students of important information at the same time. Social emotional learning, or SEL, is incredibly important. And these creative teachers have turned some of the concepts into memorable anchor […]

    Tagged With: Classroom Decorations, Professional Development - Social Emotional Learning, Social and Emotional Learning

    Inclusion & Social Emotional Learning for Students with Special Needs

    Special Needs
    Cecilia Cruse • Dec 31, 2017 • Last Modified: Feb 19, 2019

    Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is quickly becoming a cornerstone in the world of education, and the inclusion of those with special needs is becoming increasingly important. Central to SEL being effective is being able to apply it in a learning environment designed and equipped to create in students a sense of well-being such they […]

    Tagged With: 21st Century Safe School, Autism Awareness, Inclusion, Professional Development - Inclusion, Professional Development - Social and Emotional Development, Professional Development - Special Needs, Social and Emotional Learning

    Inclusive Solutions to Support Social & Emotional Learning

    Special Needs
    Cecilia Cruse • Dec 15, 2022 • Last Modified: Dec 15, 2022

    boy with down syndrome having fun with friends in inclusive classroom setting

    As our society moves forward from the medical crisis of the pandemic, the insidious effects on mental health and the social and emotional components continue to become apparent. Children and teens have been particularly impacted. Consider these sobering statistics: Students with special needs may be additionally impacted. Developmental pediatricians note the uptick in behaviors […]

    Tagged With: Inclusion

    Opportunities for Social and Emotional Learning in Physical Education

    Physical Education
    Mike Smith • Jan 12, 2022 • Last Modified: Jan 21, 2022

    According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), social and emotional skills are an important part of how students “…acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and […]

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    Creating a Caring Community of Learners to Support Social and Emotional Learning

    Early Childhood
    Jennifer Fernandez • Jun 11, 2021 • Last Modified: Jun 11, 2021

    Several years ago, I had the great fortune of participating in a training of trainers for developmentally appropriate practice as part of NAEYC’s Annual Conference for early childhood educators. We learned that one key component of developmentally appropriate practice is to create a caring community of learners. While it has always been important, I […]

    Tagged With: Social and Emotional Learning

    Social & Emotional Learning in Art: 3 Project Ideas

    Inspiration & Planning
    School Specialty • Mar 19, 2019 • Last Modified: Apr 2, 2020

    Social & Emotional Art Projects for the Classroom

    Social and emotional learning takes place across cultures, age groups, and should be encouraged and explored in every learning space. The art room is no exception. Throughout history, art has been used as an outlet for feelings, both positive and negative. Inspiration often comes from times of intense feeling and self-awareness. Help students to […]

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    How Learning Space Design Can Support Student Well-Being

    Learning Spaces
    Sue Ann Highland • Jun 22, 2022 • Last Modified: Jun 22, 2022

    High school friends standing in corridor together

    There is no denying that the pandemic has taken a huge toll on students’ mental, social, and emotional well-being. This has affected their ability to focus and learn in school—and it can have long-term implications for their health and safety as well. Many students were already struggling with mental health issues like anxiety and […]

    Tagged With: Learning Environments, Social and Emotional Learning

    6 Tips for Creating a Positive Classroom Learning Environment

    Classroom Management
    Laura Hill • Jun 2, 2022 • Last Modified: Aug 4, 2022

    school kids in learning environment

    Students feel comfortable, confident, and successful when they know what is expected of them and can meet those expectations. These expectations combined with classroom routines, procedures, and organization create a positive classroom learning environment that increases students’ ability to learn and be successful. In recent years, many schools and teachers have witnessed an increased […]

    Tagged With: Classroom Decorations, Learning Environments

    Creating Dynamic Learning Environments that Support Student Engagement and Wellness

    Learning Spaces
    Sue Ann Highland • May 20, 2022 • Last Modified: Jun 10, 2022

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    How can educators create deeply engaging classroom environments—the kind where students are so engrossed in their learning they don’t want to leave when the bell rings? How can educators help students stay well?

    Tagged With: Learning Environments, Student Wellness

    You Can Use ESSER Funding to Redesign Learning Spaces. Here’s How.

    Learning Spaces
    Sue Ann Highland • Sep 16, 2021 • Last Modified: Sep 16, 2021

    The design of a learning environment can have a big impact on teaching, learning, and student success. A well-designed environment creates the right conditions for students to flourish—academically, socially, and emotionally. What’s more, school systems can use federal emergency relief aid to develop and equip their learning spaces for maximum effect. We’ve all had […]

    Tagged With: COVID-19 Resources, Funding For Education, Learning Environments

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