Social-emotional competence is one of the biggest indicators of academic and social success, and the evidence-based Strong Kids curricula has been consistently shown to increase student knowledge of social-emotional concepts and reduce challenging classroom behaviors. Check out this fact sheet to see nine crucial social-emotional concepts reinforced by Strong Kids. Read More
Research shows that mindful parenting can significantly improve the quality of caregiver-child interactions and lead to better outcomes for young children and families. Try encouraging mindfulness for families your program by showing them the techniques outlined in this tip sheet, adapted from Early Social-Emotional Development. Read More
When you give directions to your class, do students generally comply? That critical question is joined by nine others every teacher should consider when assessing the effectiveness of their classroom environment, in this free download adapted from Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviors. Read More
Adapted from The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox, this free download features quick tips for helping all students feel welcomed and connected. For fuller descriptions of the tips, plus more creative ways to nurture a caring and respectful learning environment, check out this blog post. Read More
Presented by Dr. Kathy Perez, author of The Social Emotional Learning Toolbox, this engaging coffee chat will help a wide range of education professionals motivate reluctant learners in Grades K–5. Read More
Read this excerpt from the Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox to get a preview of chapter one. Read More
Adapted from "The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox" by Kathy Perez, these quick tips will help you Integrate Social-Emotional Learning Throughout the Day. Read More
