What is Social-Emotional Learning?
Social-emotional learning is the process through which children and adults acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Ways to Implement Social-Emotional Learning at Home
- Engage in creativity together
- Baking or cooking, doing puzzles or art projects
- Practice active listening
- Validate and acknowledge your learners’ feelings
- Self-help activities
- Deep breathing, identify feelings on a feelings chart, positive self-talk