Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Socially Aware

• Schools are social places - relationships provide foundation for learning

Emotionally Secure

• Emotions affect how and what we learn

• Feeling safe to express emotions helps students gain confidence in themselves and more open to learning

Learning Joyfully

• Students are not only learning, they are enjoying school and forming connections with their teachers, the whole school staff, and their peers

• Engagement increases when students feel connected to their school

• Engagement helps with student academic achievement

Emotions Matter

Research shows that emotions influence:

• Attention, memory, and learning

• Decision making

• Creativity

• Mental and physical well-being

• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships

• Academic and workplace performance

By acknowledging the value of emotions in our everyday effectiveness, Walnut Valley Unified School District will continue to provide SEL tools and resources to support students and families during distance learning.

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