# Recommended Reads: 25 Books, Programs, and Resources on Social-Emotional Learning

November 9, 2021

Here on the Brookes blog, we talk a lot about the importance of social-emotional development and learning—in the critical early years, and throughout the changes and challenges of the school years. Your social-emotional toolbox can never be too full, so in today’s post, we’re putting a spotlight on some great books, programs, blog posts, articles, and other online resources to help you nurture social-emotional skills in kids of all ages. From early childhood learning activities to compilations of podcasts and videos, this post has something for everyone. We hope you’ll find a resource or two to enhance the good work you’re already doing and boost the social-emotional development of every child you work with.

### BOOKS & PROGRAMS

Here are some of our most trusted resources on social-emotional development and learning, from early childhood through the high school years. Click on the product logos/covers to learn more!

### ASQ:SE-2 Learning Activities

Engage families in their young children’s social-emotional development with this treasure trove of learning activities, handouts, and more, available in English and Spanish. **(1 month-6 years)**

[Learn more](https://agesandstages.com/products-pricing/learning-activities/)

### SING.PLAY.LOVE.®

Nurture young children’s social-emotional development with this creative program based on music, books, and play. **(PreK)**

[See it on the Brookes store](https://products.brookespublishing.com/Sing-Play-Love-Social-Emotional-Learning-Educator-Multi-Book-Kit-P1273.aspx)

### Strong Kids

Integrate social-emotional learning into your curriculum with these proven, age-appropriate SEL curricula for helping students develop the skills they need to succeed in life. **(PreK-Grade 12)**

[Learn more](/content/strong-kids-curricula/index.html)

### The Social Emotional Learning Toolbox

Discover how to infuse your existing curriculum and routines with high-quality, evidence-based SEL instruction. **(Grades K-5)**

[See it on the Brookes store](https://products.brookespublishing.com/The-Social-Emotional-Learning-Toolbox-P1308.aspx)

### Supporting Students and Staff After COVID-19

Your compassionate, trauma-sensitive plan for easing the back-to-school transition after COVID-19 closures. **(Elementary school)**

[See it on the Brookes store](https://products.brookespublishing.com/Supporting-Students-and-Staff-After-COVID-19-P1226.aspx)

### The Grieving Student

This new edition of the widely used guidebook will help you provide sensitive support for grieving students. **(K-12)**

[See it on the Brookes store](https://products.brookespublishing.com/The-Grieving-Student-P1244.aspx)

### Recognize and Respond to Emotional and Behavioral Issues in the Classroom

Learn practical strategies you can immediately implement to help students with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and social difficulties. **(K-12)**

[See it on the Brookes store](https://products.brookespublishing.com/Recognize-and-Respond-to-Emotional-and-Behavioral-Issues-in-the-Classroom-P627.aspx)

### BLOG POSTS & ARTICLES

Support social-emotional learning in students of all ages with these articles from the Brookes blog and other reliable education sites.

- [11 Simple Things You Can Do To Support Young Children’s Social-Emotional Skills](https://blog.brookespublishing.com/12-strategies-for-building-emotional-regulation-and-empathy-in-young-children/) (Brookes Blog)
- [12 Strategies for Building Emotional Regulation and Empathy in Young Children](https://blog.brookespublishing.com/12-strategies-for-building-emotional-regulation-and-empathy-in-young-children/) (Brookes Blog)
- [10 Activities for Teaching Young Children About Emotions](https://blog.brookespublishing.com/10-activities-for-teaching-young-children-about-emotions/) (Brookes Blog)
- [AUTHOR Q&A: 5 Key Questions About Supporting Grieving Students](https://blog.brookespublishing.com/author-qa-5-key-questions-about-supporting-grieving-students/) (Brookes Blog)
- [The Re-Set Process for Students: Self-Regulation in the Time of COVID-19](https://blog.brookespublishing.com/the-re-set-process-for-students-self-regulation-in-the-time-of-covid-19/) (Brookes Blog)
- [8 Anger Management Strategies for Your Students](https://blog.brookespublishing.com/8-anger-management-tips-for-your-students/) (Brookes Blog)
- [Key Elements of SEL Implementation](https://www.edutopia.org/article/key-elements-sel-implementation) (Edutopia)
- [Integrating Music Into Social and Emotional Learning](https://www.edutopia.org/article/integrating-music-social-and-emotional-learning) (Edutopia)
- [For Social-Emotional Learning to Move Beyond Buzzwords, It Must Start with Educators](https://www.edsurge.com/news/2021-08-30-for-social-emotional-learning-to-move-beyond-buzzwords-it-must-start-with-educators) (EdSurge)
- [5 Strategies for Teaching SEL to Teenagers](https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/5-strategies-for-teaching-sel-to-teenagers-downloadable/2021/10) (Education Week)
- [4 SEL Success Tips for Elementary Schools](https://www.eschoolnews.com/2021/10/05/4-sel-success-tips-for-elementary-schools/) (eSchool News)
- [50 SEL Prompts for Middle and High School Students](https://www.weareteachers.com/questions-to-ask-middle-and-high-school-kids/) (We Are Teachers)
- [How to Improve Mental Health at School](https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58404/how-to-improve-mental-health-at-school) (KQED Mind/Shift)

### OTHER RESOURCES

- [**ZERO TO THREE**](http://bit.ly/Zt3SocEmo). Get podcasts, videos, and parenting resources on social-emotional topics like empathy, friendships, and cooperation. Great for sharing with families of young children!
- [**PromotePrevent**](http://bit.ly/PPbullying). Part of the Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), PromotePrevent has a fantastic 13-chapter online resource on how to prevent bullying in early childhood and teach strong social skills.
- [**TeachThought**](https://www.teachthought.com/learning/2-resources-for-social-emotional-learning/). This education blog has compiled a list of 30+ effective SEL resources that educators and schools can implement to nurture SEL.
- [**NAGC** **.**](https://www.nagc.org/social-emotional-support) The National Association for Gifted Children has put together a page of articles, videos, podcasts, and other resources for supporting the social-emotional health and resilience of gifted children during the ongoing pandemic.
- [**CASEL Schoolwide SEL Guide**](https://schoolguide.casel.org/resource/the-casel-guide-to-schoolwide-sel-essentials/). Developed by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, this printable mini-book gives schools an intentional, collaborative SEL implementation process to follow. The guide is great to use during professional development or as a quick reference for SEL team leaders.