Social-emotional learning, or SEL, is a developmental process where children learn the emotional well-being, regulation, and relationship skills needed to be successful young adults.
Learning these skills can seem boring to many young children, especially when the promise of board games, recess, and coloring worksheets awaits. Luckily, there are plenty of fun and engaging ways to introduce and reinforce SEL topics.
Below are several strategies for teaching elementary and middle school learners the skills they need for making friends, solving problems, and managing their emotions.
Learning these skills during elementary and middle school sets children up for success in high school and beyond.
Did you know? Friendzy offers free printable worksheets to support many of the activities mentioned in this article. Additionally, we provide numerous other effective methods to support students with social-emotional learning!
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Friendzy teaches kids to be really good friends, creating a lasting impact on the next generation. Friendzy is designed to change school culture by offering vital lessons to proactively address aggressive behavior, reduce stress, equip with healthy relationship skills, and academic performance.