Social Emotional Learning
If you teach young children, you already know that conflict is part of the deal. It shows up at the paint easel, during block play, on the mat, in the sandpit, and basically anywhere two or more little humans are trying to exist in the same space with their own big feelings, strong ideas, and still-developing social skills. One child […]
If you teach young children, you already know this truth deep in your bones: not every problem feels small to a child. A broken crayon can feel devastating. Someone sitting in the “wrong” chair can completely derail a morning. A missing hat, the last blue marker being gone, a friend saying, “You can’t play”… suddenly we are in full tears, […]
Some skills seem simple on the surface, but when you really stop and think about them, they are anything but simple for young learners. Asking for help is one of those skills. I think sometimes, as adults, we assume children will just do it naturally. If they need help, they’ll ask, right? But in real classrooms, we know that is […]
If your preschoolers are suddenly obsessed with the Netflix movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, you’re not alone! These K-Pop Demon Hunters preschool activities are a fun way to bring that excitement into your classroom while building important SEL skills. While the movie itself is aimed at older kids, the themes are perfect for sparking preschool conversations about friendship, bravery, and celebrating […]
“Hey! That’s not fair!” If you’ve been in a classroom for more than five minutes, you’ve probably heard those four words and you’ll hear them a lot during the school year. Young children have a strong sense of justice (especially when they think they’ve missed out on something!). But here’s the thing: fair doesn’t always mean equal and that’s a […]
Conflict resolution can be tricky for all of us sometimes. So when you picture a room full of four-year-olds trying to work through sharing issues, hurt feelings, and “he took my spot” drama… well, it makes sense that this skill needs a lot of teaching. Our little learners are still figuring out how to manage their feelings, communicate what they […]
Are you looking for preschool conflict resolution activities that are easy to use and actually effective? Do your preschoolers often struggle to solve conflicts, argue with classmates, or run to you upset? Preschool is a time of so much growth, and one of the most important life skills our young learners can begin building is conflict resolution. While it can […]
Are you looking for books that can help your little learners explore social and emotional development? Look no further! In this blog post, I have compiled a list of 11 must-read social emotional preschool books that are perfect for encouraging preschoolers to engage in beautiful discussions around different social-emotional skills. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these books […]
Are you wondering if social-emotional learning is right for you and your classroom? Have you heard it spoken about but aren’t really sure what it’s all about or if you should even bother with intentionally teaching social-emotional learning skills? Well, if you have, this is THE blog post for you. I want you to grab a comfy seat and a […]
If you clicked on this blog post, you’ve been thinking about how to teach social emotional skills to preschoolers. I’m so happy you are here! Social emotional skills, such as self-regulation, empathy, communication, friendship skills, conflict resolution and problem solving, play such an important role in a preschooler’s overall development. As teachers and parents, we know that social emotional learning […]