“Beginning early in life, social and emotional learning (SEL) is highly important for helping preschool children to understand and manage their emotions, feel and show empathy for others, establish healthy relationships, set positive goals, and make responsible decisions. Effective SEL programming, from preschool through college, will promote the successful development of social and emotional skills that will lead to future healthy interpersonal relationships, association with nonviolent peers, and improved academic achievement.” (National Center for Healthy Safe Children)

“Research indicates that children who are mentally healthy tend to be happier, show greater motivation to learn, have a more positive attitude toward school, more eagerly participate in class activities, and demonstrate higher academic performance than less mentally healthy peers (Hyson 2004; Kostelnik et al. 2015).” (NAEYC.org)

Here are some resources that support with Social Emotional Learning:

SEL Picture Book Lists

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Here are free Teachers Pay Teachers resources!

Self Regulated Mindful Coloring Pages

Feelings Emotions Playdough Mats

Sort & Match - Emotions & Self Regulation Strategies

Feelings Posters

At Home Activities & Ideas