Why is Cultural Awareness Part of SEL?
When I first released my Social and Emotional Learning Collection, a friend checked it out and mentioned something that she didn’t understand. She noticed all of the classic SEL topics,…
Halloween SEL Activities
Halloween is coming… and I have to tell you something that can be difficult. Although my daughter loves the holiday, I do not like Halloween. (Note: this is a reflection…
Accepting Others with SEL
Have you ever had someone that you really did NOT like? For some reason, their personality just irked you and pushed you and maybe made you uncomfortable or annoyed? You…
Teaching Social and Emotional Learning with Books
If you’ve been following my blog for long, you probably have noticed that I’m all about the books. So much so that my sister, our favorite children’s librarian, shares book…
What is Social and Emotional Learning?
Social and emotional learning is a big topic in the homeschooling realm, but when I first heard the term, I was baffled. What was social and emotional learning and why…
Social and Emotional Learning Lessons from Fireflies
When I think about summer as a kid, so many memories come to mind. One of my favorites happened more times than I could possibly count. I was looking outside…