EARLY CHILDHOOD
EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PARENT GUIDANCE DOCUMENT - LEEP
Learning objectives are addressed at various times throughout the year. Teachers use lessons and activities from Everyday Speech as the primary teaching resource for learning objectives.
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:
The list below highlights terms used in the classroom while social-emotional instruction is taking place. Click on the linked words below to see auxiliary lists of words that may appear in the classroom depending on the needs of the students or situations that arise.
emotions, happy, sad, afraid, scared, surprised, angry, mad, breathe, calm, upstander, different, choice, ability, problem, share, include, understand, conflict, apology, help, solution, identity, group identity, family structure, gender, race, religion, culture, language
SUPPORTING SEL AT HOME
Use the ideas below to engage in activities and conversations to support your child's in-school social-emotional learning at home.
ACTIVITIES TO PRACTICE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
Practice greeting others at home and in public.
Ask your child how they feel (physically) when they are upset, and support them in expressing that feeling through words (i.e. I’m feeling upset, I need to take a break).
Practice modeling how to ask someone how they are feeling.
Set up opportunities for your child to have play dates with other friends.
Encourage your child to practice using the words “please,” and “thank you” when talking to others.
Play games and talk about how to react when you win or don’t win, and how to handle the frustration.
Read bedtime stories about social-emotional concepts (growth mindset, resilience, emotions) and discuss with your child (D39 list of SEL picture books)
SUGGESTED BOOKS TO READ WITH YOUR CHILD AT HOME TO BUILD ON THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Click on the picture of the book below to learn more about the book. These may also be read in the classroom, and teachers will share books they read to support social-emotional learning in their regular communication home.
More book suggestions are available on the
D39 GUIDE TO PICTURE BOOKS TO SUPPORT SEL DEVELOPMENT
The Day You Begin
Jacqueline Woodson
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead
Why Am I Me?
Paige Britt
Be Kind
Pat Zietlow Miller
The Family Book
Todd Parr
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Use the resources and links below to learn more about social-emotional learning at school and at home, and how you can support your child's social-emotional growth.
PARENT RESOURCES
ARTICLES AND ONLINE TIPS:
VIDEO RESOURCES:
DISTRICT 39 PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
The D39 Parent Education Series often features presentations specific to supporting social-emotional development at home.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 23-24 SCHEDULE OF WEBINARS
2020-2021
Whole Brain Child Approach: Strategies for Effective Parenting During Highly Emotional Times
Anxiety and Growth Mindset: Helping Kids Cope with Challenges and Setbacks
Social Relationships: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships and Groups
2021-2022
2022-2023