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Emotional Well-Being and Academic Learning
“An essential book for educators who care as much about their students’ emotional well-being as their academic learning.”
—Kathleen Kryza, MA, International Educator, Consultant, and Author
“Dr. Perez masterfully integrates key concepts and research related to building social and emotional competency and arranging positive classroom environments with practical strategies that can be feasibly used with all age levels.”
—Sara Whitcomb, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Strong social-emotional skills help students succeed in the classroom and beyond—but many teachers report that they lack the tools and time to effectively support social-emotional learning (SEL). Help is here with The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox, an introductory guide that shows K–5 teachers how to infuse their existing curriculum and routines with high-quality, evidence-based SEL instruction.
About the Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox
Created by a seasoned educator with three decades of experience, this engaging, research-supported guidebook is filled with classroom-tested tips and techniques for teachers who want to begin integrating SEL practices into each part of their school day. Teachers will learn the fundamentals of designing effective classroom environments and lessons with easy-to-implement, inclusive SEL supports for every student, whether they have ongoing behavior and learning challenges or just need a little extra help.
Learn How To:
- Build self-regulation skills in students so they can manage their emotions and be ready to learn
- Help students develop emotional intelligence so they can understand and express their feelings
- Create a warm, caring, and inclusive classroom atmosphere
- Develop positive, trusting relationships with students
- Explicitly teach and model empathy in your classroom
- Promote a growth mindset to improve students’ motivation, productivity, and confidence
- Teach mindfulness practices to help students relax, maintain attention, and focus on the present moment
A must-have resource for current and future teachers who are new to this critical topic, this book will help educators learn the basics of SEL, make the most of teachable moments each day, and give every student a solid foundation for success in school and in life.
About The Author
Kathy Perez, Ed.D., is an international consultant, presenter, teacher, administrator, instructional coach, and author who has worked with students from preschoolers to university graduates. Dr. Perez is Professor Emerita at Saint Mary’s College of California. She has extensive teaching experience as a general and special educator, literacy/ESL coach, and administrative experience as a principal and curriculum/staff development coordinator.
Key Concepts in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
- What is social-emotional learning (SEL)?
- Why is it so important in our classroom today?
- How can SEL help you and your students?
- What are some strategies for integrating SEL to develop a more positive classroom culture?