Social-emotional learning is the process of developing skills that help kids succeed in school and life. It includes developing self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills.
People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges. We believe that social, emotional, and mental health learning is crucial for kids because it equips them with the tools to navigate their emotions, build strong relationships, and manage stress effectively. These skills promote resilience, empathy, and self-awareness, ensuring that children not only excel academically but also thrive in various aspects of their lives, ultimately leading to healthier and more fulfilling futures. We started a journey of researching social emotional learning because at 3 years old, we wanted kids to connect big emotions to words. Social Emotional Learning is building the staircase from the downstairs brain (throwing tantrums, running, hiding, freezing, hitting, etc) to the upstairs brain (where you can THINK IT THROUGH). Today there is unprecedented momentum for an education system that fully supports students’ social, emotional, and academic learning. But what does that look like at home? |
Social Emotional Learning is VERY DIFFERENT for kids at each age. Kids are learning about themselves and the world around them.
All of our kids have shown signs of struggling and understanding these concepts. All at different ages and stages. It's been remarkable to watch them grow. The goals, objectives, and strategies for each age group are linked to the right. How we used them in our workbook is also in the links. In all of our research, we realized the concepts for dealing with behavoir are taught in some schools. But learning them at home is just as important. As a mother, I worried my kids would develop the anxiety that I have. It has been debilitating at very inconvenient times. I can remember realizing I couldn't open my milk in kindergarten and having a panic attack and feeling humiliated. All because I was afraid to ask for help. I never wanted my kids to feel that way. I never really developed strategies until I realized, |