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It’s #SELDay! We’re thankful for the partners,

It’s #SELDay! We’re thankful for the partners, organizations and individuals who teach, share and advocate for the foundations learners need.

Today, take a moment to remember (and celebrate!) all of the skills that have been built over the last year.

Have you read Paletero Man? We suggest reading it

Have you read Paletero Man? We suggest reading it aloud in a group and then asking some engaging discussion questions (we've included some in our bio!)⁠
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#SELReads #SELDallas

Young learners can engage social-emotional learnin

Young learners can engage social-emotional learning skills through writing! Check out the 50 story starters from Education World in our bio.

Relationship skills matter – studies show that i

Relationship skills matter – studies show that increased empathy can decrease bullying among learners, encouraging kindness and inclusivity. Check out these phrases and share them with learners to strengthen relationships and encourage collaboration in the classroom.

Helping our youngest learners to understand SEL co

Helping our youngest learners to understand SEL concepts is easier when it's connected to art. @theartofed has some awesome lesson ideas for making that connection. Check it out in our bio.

The social skills young learners are building at s

The social skills young learners are building at school can be strengthened at home! Try these activities at home:

⚪️ Take turns talking at dinner
⚪️ Consider a character's behavior – how did their actions affect other characters?
⚪️ After a playdate, discuss what went well and what was challenging

Leave a comment with another way to build these skills at home ⬇️

These prompts can start conversations and help stu

These prompts can start conversations and help students express their feelings. @theartofed has a great resource with 50 prompts! We’ve got the link in our bio.

If “how was your day” is feeling worn out, try

If “how was your day” is feeling worn out, try these questions to spark an after school conversation!

#afterschool #seltalks #seldallas #sel

This #ThoughtfulThursday, let's talk goals! 🥅 ⚽️⁠
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Ask your young learners about one of their goals – if they're not sure, help them identify one and discuss how to break it into smaller steps. ⁠
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#SelfManagement

These early weeks back to school often involve a c

These early weeks back to school often involve a classroom agreement about how students will treat each other – and we encourage you to use this idea at home! Families can discuss and decide on expectations for how all members will treat each other. Learn more at the link in our bio and create a family treatment agreement today!

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