Posts Tagged ‘social emotional learning’
Storytime with a Purpose: Using Picture Books to Teach Social-Emotional Skills
As an elementary school counselor, you have a powerful tool at your fingertips for teaching social-emotional learning (SEL): picture books! Stories captivate young minds, making it easier for children to understand and connect with important emotions, behaviors, and relationships. By using the medium of story, you can help students explore real-life social challenges in a…
Read MoreHow Kids Can Use Self-Talk to Handle Big Emotions
What Is Self-Talk and Why Does It Matter?Every child has an inner voice—the thoughts that run through their minds as they navigate daily challenges, emotions, and relationships. Self-talk can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation, but it can also lead to distress when it becomes overwhelming or negative. While reading Chatter: The Voice in…
Read MorePen to Paper: Helping Elementary Students Achieve Their Dreams Through Goal-Setting Journals
Several years ago while on a flight home, I used the time to write in my journal and catch up on my goals. A man seated nearby, commented on how amazed he was to see me actually writing in a notebook in this digital age. I got the impression that he was pretty astonished that…
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