Practicing gratitude means taking time to notice and appreciate what we already have. This is a meaningful activity kids and teens can do anytime of year, not just during Thanksgiving or fall! Besides being a fun way to talk about the positive things in our lives, practicing gratitude actually has some big benefits. When kids […]

Fall and Autumn Activities to Build Social-Emotional Skills

Sometimes, the end of the day in the classroom can feel rushed and chaotic. The good news is that it doesn’t have to feel that way. The end of the day can be one of the very best times to integrate social-emotional skills into the classroom. Why practice SEL activities at the end of the […]

Social-emotional journaling is the process of responding in writing to SEL-focused prompts and questions. In many ways, SEL and journal writing are activities that go together seamlessly, especially for middle school learners. A journal provides a safe and consistent place for students to share about SEL topics that are important to them. Journaling can also […]

With back-to-school time, it’s important to integrate social emotional learning activities from the start. The good news is that there are countless activities and strategies you can use to build SEL skills with your learners. What is Social Emotional Learning? Social emotional learning is the process to help learners acquire necessary life skills. Those skills […]

Social-emotional learning is important. Without a doubt, it’s the foundation for everything from working well with others and building strong relationships to developing study strategies and persevering through challenges. SEL is all around us. And these are skills children and young adults need to be successful. With that said, teachers are busy. Sometimes there is […]

Being outside in the great outdoors is highly motivating for children and teens. There is so much to explore, learn, and be curious about. It’s one of the reasons why using nature to build social-emotional skills just makes sense. Spending more time outside is good for our physical and emotional well-being. Research even tells us […]