

Improving social emotional learning with Classcraft (opens in new tab) The CASEL Framework is designed to help educators use evidence-based SEL strategies according to their unique needs and priorities. The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting SEL research and implementation. What Is the CASEL Framework? (opens in new tab)

This Tech & Learning article tackles the social media controversy of social-emotional learning, and explains how to talk with parents so they understand the benefits for their kids. So a video demonstrating how games can help kids regulate their emotions is a win-win for all concerned! This annotated video provides five simple games, explains why these help kids, and the research basis for the games.Įxplaining SEL to Parents (opens in new tab) What is SEL? (opens in new tab) Still not sure what SEL is all about? Long-time educator Erik Ofgang goes beyond the acronym, exploring the concepts, history, research, and resources for understanding and effecting social-emotional learning.ĥ Incredibly Fun GAMES to Teach Self-Regulation (opens in new tab) Kids love games, and teachers love well-behaved kids. Lessons and activities incorporate self-awareness, social awareness, decision-making, and other key SEL principles. SEL in Digital Life Resource Center (opens in new tab)įrom Common Sense Education, this excellent selection of lessons and activities is a guide for putting SEL into action in your classroom.
