Posts about Social-Emotional Health

A Bill Nye-Approved Experiment to Test the Efficacy of Masks

A Bill Nye-Approved Experiment to Test the Efficacy of Masks

Read about a Bill-Nye approved experiment to test the efficacy of masks.

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Mother’s Day Bouquet

Mother’s Day Bouquet

Mother’s Day is an opportunity to honor moms and to thank them for the many ways they make life special.

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How to Teach Problem-Solving Skills to Students

How to Teach Problem-Solving Skills to Students

Learning how to make sound decisions is an essential life skill for students.

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How to Build Positive Community in Your After School Program

How to Build Positive Community in Your After School Program

Try these five activities to build positive community that lasts throughout the school year

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A Simple Activity to Reinforce the Importance of Friendliness

A Simple Activity to Reinforce the Importance of Friendliness

Friendships are essential to students' social-emotional development.

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Building Children’s Resilience for Stronger Social-Emotional Health

Building Children’s Resilience for Stronger Social-Emotional Health

Stressful events happen to everyone—even children—at some point in life. Resilience helps children (and adults) recover from or adjust to misfortune, bounce back, and overcome odds.

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How to Foster Interpersonal Communication Through Cooperative Play

How to Foster Interpersonal Communication Through Cooperative Play

Interacting face-to-face with others is important amid the rise in social media and other forms of online communication.

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SEL Activity: Simple Muscle Relaxation Exercise to Help Students Manage Stress

SEL Activity: Simple Muscle Relaxation Exercise to Help Students Manage Stress

From school to family life to environmental dangers, stress is an unavoidable part of students’ lives. And without proper coping strategies, stress can negatively affect their academic achievement, health and social-emotional growth.

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How to Teach Students to Share and Cooperate with Others

How to Teach Students to Share and Cooperate with Others

Sharing is an important social-emotional skill for young children. But putting it into practice can be a challenge. This activity is a great opportunity for students to share equipment and understand the responsibilities of decision making and problem solving.

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How to Teach Students to Identify and Manage Stress

How to Teach Students to Identify and Manage Stress

In this activity, students demonstrate and discuss feelings related to stress.

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