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Social-emotional learning (SEL) is crucial in early childhood education because it helps young children develop essential skills like self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy. These skills not only improve their ability to interact positively with others but also enhance their overall academic performance and mental well-being. By integrating SEL into early education, children build a strong foundation for lifelong success, learning to manage emotions, resolve conflicts, and make thoughtful decisions. This early focus on emotional and social skills supports a more inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environment.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is crucial in early childhood education because it helps young children develop essential skills like self-awareness, self-regulation, and empathy. These skills not only improve their ability to interact positively with others but also enhance their overall academic performance and mental well-being. By integrating SEL into early education, children build a strong foundation for lifelong success, learning to manage emotions, resolve conflicts, and make thoughtful decisions. This early focus on emotional and social skills supports a more inclusive, supportive, and effective learning environment.
Second Steps & Character Education
Second Steps & Character Education
Second Steps is a district-wide social-emotional curriclum from the Committee for Children. The following units are covered:
Skills for Learning
Empathy
Emotion Management
Problem Solving
Students will also participate in character education in the classroom and at Wednesday morning assemblies.
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