SEL is not separate from academics or instruction; it is integral to quality teaching and learning. Not every school has the time, resources, capacity, or conditions to implement a schoolwide SEL program. But prioritizing SEL need not take time from instruction. This book draws on the latest research and resources to offer individual teachers and teacher teams an accessible guide to incorporating SEL into everyday teaching in middle- and high- school classrooms.

A series of brief, effective books to help educators develop, support, assess, and sustain student social and emotional learning in Pre-K–12 classrooms. Edited by bestselling author and mindfulness expert Patricia A. Jennings, the compact volumes in this series will provide school leaders and classroom teachers with social and emotional learning tools and strategies that are grounded in research, yet highly accessible. Featuring recommended SEL practices from experts in the field, the books can be used confidently by PreK – 12 educators to transform school culture, improve student behavior, and foster student learning. This set includes 1-copy each of Mindfulness in the PreK-5 Classroom by Patricia A. Jennings, Mindfulness in the Secondary Classroom by Patricia C. Broderick, SEL Every Day by Meena Srinivasan, Assessing Students' Social and Emotional Learning by Clark McKown, Preventing Bullying in Schools by Catherine P. Bradshaw and Tracy E. Waasdorp, and SEL From the Start by Sara Rimm-Kaufman.

With this new book from educational consultant Carla Tantillo Philibert, you’ll gain practical strategies for teaching Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), mindfulness, movement, and team-building to help your students grow into contributing and compassionate citizens of the world. You’ll find out how to lead students through meditation activities, simple yoga poses, breathing techniques, and other practical methods to help you proactively manage your classroom by meeting your students’ SEL needs. Topics include: Empowering your students to understand their emotions, improve their focus, manage stress, and regulate their behavior Introducing your students to the concept of mindfulness and how it fits within the SEL framework Crafting an emotionally, physically, and mentally safe classroom climate and culture Engaging your students in activities to strengthen peer-to-peer communication, community-building, and leadership skills Providing your students the safe space to test their SEL skills through experiential learning, team work, and class discussions Honing your own SEL competency through professional development so both you and your students can get the most out of your school’s SEL experience This book also offers a set of Professional Development Facilitator’s Guides to help you and your colleagues master the core competencies of SEL and implement them effectively across your school or district. The appendix provides additional strategies for teaching personal space, Safe Touch, and making mindful accommodations for students who have experienced trauma.

In this new book from educational consultant Carla Tantillo Philibert, you’ll gain practical strategies for teaching social-emotional learning (SEL), mindfulness, and movement to help your middle school students maintain positive relationships, assume responsibility, become bodily aware, and grow into productive, contributing citizens. You’ll find out how to lead students through games, simple yoga poses, breathing techniques, and other activities that are easy to incorporate and help you manage your classroom. Topics include: Empowering your students to understand their emotions, improve their focus, manage stress, and regulate their behavior through structured activities Introducing your students to the concept of SEL and setting up your own SEL classroom Engaging your students in activities to strengthen peer-to-peer communication, community-building, and leadership skills Allowing your students to test their SEL skills through interactive stories and class discussions Honing your own SEL competency through professional development sessions so your students can get the most out of their SEL experience The book also offers a Professional Development Facilitator’s Guide to help you and your colleagues master the core concepts of SEL and implement them effectively in the classroom. The appendix provides additional strategies for overcoming common difficulties when first beginning your school’s SEL journey.

Essential teaching strategies distilled into a six-page desktop guide. From the author of SEL Every Day (2019): a guide to integrating practices into everyday instruction that promote equity as well as develop students’ crucial social and emotional learning, from self-awareness to relationship skills and responsible decision making. Educators will learn how to implement the three keys for integrating SEL into any classroom: Making lesson plans with SEL in mind, right from the start Developing your own SEL practice Starting small, building consistency, and evaluating outcomes With these simple and effective steps, the Guide is invaluable for any busy educator looking to incorporate SEL into their teaching practice. Each 8.5" x 11" multi-panel guide is laminated for extra durability and 3-hole-punched for binder storage.

Inspiring and practical guide to create a safe and positive learning environment and help students master critical social and emotional skills. The SEL Solution provides everything teachers need to create a safe and positive learning environment. With dozens of fun and easy-to-do lessons and activities, educators have a clear path to integrate SEL lessons into social studies and language arts curriculum as well as throughout the school day. Additional sections for SEL directors and school leaders offer a blueprint for building a school-wide community that: helps students and staff master critical social and emotional skills, like self-awareness, the ability to focus, self-control, self-regulation, the ability to empathize, active listening, and cooperation engages everyone—kids and adults—in effective, compassionate behavior management strategies increases student success For use by teachers, counselors, coaches, principals, and other educators, the strategies in The SEL Solution provide a plan for engaging the whole school community in identifying, celebrating, and sustaining its positive values.Digital content includescustomizable forms from the book and a PDF presentation for professional development.