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Throwing temper tantrums at the slightest provocation, inability to wait their turn, or excessive nervousness during examinations. Do these scenarios sound familiar? They all have one common denominator — a lack of self-regulation skills.
Children are the beacon of hope for our future. Their mental health and emotional well-being are the very foundation upon which future success and happiness are built. However, for some children, emotional well-being is fraught with emotional and behavioral challenges.
The concept of social awareness is fairly simple; it's a person's ability to consider the perspectives of other individuals, groups, or communities, and apply that understanding to interactions with them.
The primary goal of social and emotional learning is to improve student's capacity to establish and maintain healthy relationships through establishing a safe, positive, and mutually beneficial environment.
Humans put a lot of emphasis on hard skills, such as reading, writing, and computing. These skills require both knowledge and proficiency to complete specified tasks. Teachers and educators can easily measure these abilities, thanks to standardized tests and assessments.
Many students struggle to learn important social skills, like interacting positively with others and starting conversations. The time spent lecturing in schools means that kids don't always have the time to use these skills in the classroom.
Schools are becoming increasingly diverse, with more students integrating from various backgrounds each year.
Successfully navigating adulthood involves mastering a range of self-management skills, from budgeting and time management to goal setting and emotional regulation. These are not abilities we're born with but instead are learned over time.
Early childhood education is necessary for healthy development. The initial years are the basis for children’s future education, helping them become lifelong learners and perceptive individuals.
When a child goes to the doctor's office, the pediatrician can use health metrics to assess whether the child's development is progressing normally, at least, in terms of their physical growth.
The social and emotional intelligence definition refers to the ability to be aware of one’s own feelings in the present moment. In an academic setting, this includes important skills such as being able to communicate effectively with others, work in groups, and control impulses.
Social emotional learning in the classroom has changed the way many teachers approach everything from primary academic subjects to free time and recess.
Self-awareness is a vital skill for everyone, whether you’re a student, a parent, or an educator.
Every child should be able to make constructive choices. Keep reading to find out how children can increase their responsible decision-making skills.
Activities and games for socialization are a great way for your child to learn how to behave around their peers, no matter if he is a toddler, a preschooler, or just started kindergarten. Games can teach skills like taking turns, managing emotions, and reading body language.
Social-emotional IEP goals make it possible for educators to support the mental health of high-risk learners. Social-emotional skills form the foundation of how students interact with their peers, respond to stressors, and process their thoughts and feelings both in and out of the classroom.
The youth are increasingly exposed to risks involving harmful substances, whether through social or mainstream media, social influence, and peer pressure. Schools need to step up and implement early prevention education before it's too late.
Learn how to instill these and other interpersonal skills.
Learn the signs many dyscalculic children experience.
“Should I admit my struggles with this subject and ask the teacher for help?”
Music directly affects how we navigate social relationships and our own internal world of emotions. The soft skills intrinsic to learning how to read, play and appreciate music can help students and adults learn faster and more intuitively.
Enhancing a child’s awareness of what it takes to succeed in life entails metacognition—the ability to think about your own thinking.
Did you know that between 40–50% of new teachers leave the profession within their first five years of teaching?
A famous poem by Dorothy Law Nolte makes it plain to see why it’s critical to do and say what’s right so children can follow the lead.
School violence. Zero tolerance policy. Bullying. These words have taken center stage in education today. As teachers, we care about finding ways to combat issues around bullying. We initiate conversations on staff development and training to come up with solutions.
We live in a multicultural and multilingual world. Today’s schools have students from all different backgrounds coming together for a common purpose.
Social and emotional development starts early. Young children develop their emotional skills in their first five years as they form relationships with family.
SEL standards have expanded throughout school systems in the U.S. for decades, allowing educators and parents to see positive change in their students.
