SEL Resources for Teachers/Parents

Children's literature is a great way to compliment social and emotional learning. We can use books to facilitate conversation about important topics such as self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationships. and responsible decision making. Click on the topics below to find hundreds of book titles that support these topics. You can also click on the SEL Questions link to find questions that will help encourage conversation while reading a book with students.




Self Awareness (identity, values, strengths, differences)

Self Management (impulse control, anxiety, anger, resilience, persistence, stress management, mindfulness)

Social Awareness (diversity, empathy, perspective taking, respect for others cultures)

Relationship Management (friendship, teamwork, conflict management, transitions, bullies, showing compassion)

Responsible Decision Making (problem solving, reflection, evaluation, community service, peace, respect for our world)

SEL story questions



Videos to Support SEL Topics


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Responsible Decision Making