SEL for Parents

The social and emotional development of students starts at home.

Families and caregivers are, arguably, every school's most important partners in growing a child's social-emotional learning (SEL).

And the research backs this up: The positive outcomes of SEL curriculum can amplify when it extends into the home. Family members who reinforce and model the same SEL skills and competencies that are taught in the classroom can accelerate a student’s social-emotional development.

Yet, parents and caregivers with positive intentions don't always know where to start—or how to help—when it comes to social-emotional learning. As district administrators, school leaders, and teachers, it's up to us to initiate and nurture that consistency between home and school for SEL.

Here are some resources to help guide families through their social-emotional learning efforts at home. From free apps, to videos, to games, these materials are perfect for helping parents and caregivers turn everyday moments and interactions into “SEL moments.”