Social-Emotional Development

Part of creating a classroom conducive to learning is ensuring that kindness is encouraged in all members of the community—adults and students alike. In today’s post, excerpted and adapted from…

Widely used in early childhood programs, the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children helps early educators use research-based practices to boost early social-emotional development.…

Building strong relationships in your classroom is the first—and possibly most important—step toward getting all students ready to learn. Excerpted and adapted from the book The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox by Kathy…

Autobiographical memory (ABM) is a type of long-term memory that holds information about ourselves and our past experiences. It’s key to social learning and social communication, and it’s often impaired…

*Today’s blog post has been adapted from Susan Craig’s popular book, Reaching and Teaching Children Who Hurt. Paying attention—in a classroom or in any other setting—always involves selecting from a variety…

In the immediate aftermath of a death in the family, school, or community, sensitive support from a teacher can be a powerful protective factor for students of all ages. But…

It’s no secret that today’s students are stressed. They’ve experienced a global pandemic and significant social unrest, and many are dealing with ongoing issues related to grief and loss, family…

Today’s guest post is by Carolee Dean, M.S., CCC-SLP, CALT, author of Story Frames for Teaching Literacy: Enhancing Student Learning Though Storytelling Mental health is a growing concern for all…

Young children who frequently experience anxious feelings need patient, caring, and knowledgeable adults to provide them with effective support. Adapted from the home visiting guidebook Tackling the Tough Stuff by…

Picture books are an excellent tool for teaching and reinforcing the social-emotional skills young children need for social and academic success. Today’s post offers some curated lists of books that…