Welcome to our blog category dedicated to social-emotional learning (SEL) lesson plans, books, and resources for kids. Here, we have curated a wealth of valuable tools and insights to help children develop essential social and emotional skills that will empower them throughout their lives.
Our carefully crafted lesson plans are designed to engage young minds and foster growth in areas such as self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. Each plan is thoughtfully structured, incorporating interactive activities, group discussions, and reflective exercises that encourage active participation and meaningful learning experiences.
In addition to lesson plans, we offer a rich collection of recommended books that explore various themes related to social-emotional learning. These books serve as powerful vehicles for teaching important life lessons, empathy, emotional regulation, and understanding diversity. Discover captivating stories, relatable characters, and thought-provoking narratives that will inspire meaningful conversations and cultivate emotional intelligence in children of all ages.
Our blog also features a wide range of additional resources to support parents, teachers, and educators in their SEL journey. From printable worksheets and discussion prompts to engaging games and multimedia materials, our carefully curated resources provide practical tools that complement the lesson plans and promote active learning.
We understand that each child is unique, and our goal is to provide a diverse selection of resources that cater to various learning styles, ages, and developmental stages. Whether you’re a parent looking to enhance your child’s emotional well-being, a teacher seeking to integrate SEL into your classroom, or a caregiver interested in nurturing social-emotional skills, our blog category is a valuable destination to find the inspiration and resources you need.
Join us on this empowering quest to nurture the hearts and minds of children. Explore our comprehensive collection of SEL lesson plans, discover captivating books that ignite imagination and empathy, and access a wealth of resources to support and enhance the social-emotional development of the young ones in your life. Together, let’s cultivate a generation of emotionally intelligent individuals who are equipped to thrive and make a positive impact on the world.
Introduction Welcome to week two of the “10-Minute Journaling Challenge!” I am so excited to continue this weekly journey with you. My name is Lauren McDonagh-Pereira. I am a school counselor, photographer, author, blogger, and mom. In today’s video, I will be responding to the week 2 prompt from my self-published gratitude journal, “52 Weeks […]
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