SEL & Beyond: Social Awareness

Welcome to the fourth blog post of our six-part blog/workshop series on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for grades K–12. One of the most trusted sources for knowledge about high-quality, evidence-based social and emotional learning is The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). This post will focus on CASEL’s SEL competency Social Awareness […]

SEL & Beyond: Social Awareness “Perspective Detective” Strategy

Perspective Detective Grades K–12 Competencies addressed: Self-Awareness – Self-Management – Social Awareness – Relationship Skills – Decision Making Purpose Supporting students in seeing things from another person’s perspective. By explicitly teaching students to be more conscious of other people’s feelings and experiences, we can create a more accepting and respectful space.  Procedure Define empathy and […]

Mandatory Vaccinations: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies

Featured in Issues & Controversies: Mandatory Vacations: Should Vaccination Be Mandatory? SUPPORTERS ARGUE Vaccines save lives. Herd immunity is essential to safeguarding public health and protecting people with immune system disorders. Scientists have thoroughly debunked claims that vaccines are harmful, and states should not concede to a fringe and dangerous anti-vax movement by allowing selfish […]

SEL & Beyond: Self-Management

Welcome to the third blog post of our six-part blog/webinar series on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for grades K–12. One of the most trusted sources for knowledge about high-quality, evidence-based social and emotional learning is The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). This post will focus on CASEL’s SEL competency Self-Management and […]

SEL & Beyond: Self-Awareness

Welcome to the second blog post of our six-part blog/webinar series on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for grades K–12. We’ll guide you through the “what, where, when, why and how” of the SEL competency: Self-Awareness. We’ll also be sharing real-life examples and engaging strategies to be used in the classroom and on-line. But first, […]

SEL & Beyond: Self-Awareness “Name That Emotion” Strategy

Name That Emotion Grades K–12 Competencies addressed: Self-Awareness – Self-Management – Relationship Skills Purpose One of the first steps to becoming self-aware is being able to identify and understand our emotions. Supporting students to identify and label their emotions allows them the time and space needed to better manage the resulting behavior. Preparation Have the […]

SEL & Beyond: Self-Awareness HeART Project Strategy

HeART Project Grades K–12 Competencies addressed: Self-Awareness – Relationship Skills Purpose Support students to identify what they love and value. Create connections with classmates and teachers by sharing their finished project. This is a quick and easy way for students to feel seen and heard.  Preparation Provide students with heart handout, cut out or with […]

SEL & Beyond: Self-Awareness Personal Timeline Strategy

Personal Timeline Grades 3–12 Competencies addressed: Self-Awareness – Social Awareness – Relationship Skills  Purpose Support students to identify and evaluate important events in their lives. This allows students the opportunity to share their story. Preparation Based on grade level, provide students with materials (e.g., poster board, paper, template) Check out 10 Creative Ways to Do […]

Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning

While social and emotional learning (SEL) has been around for a long time, it is quickly becoming one of the most talked about topics in education. If you’re like us, you’re probably thinking: IT’S ABOUT TIME. If you are relatively new to SEL, that’s great. We are here to guide you. But before we begin, […]

Not So Fast: Busting Some Popular Myths around Social-Emotional Learning

Several months ago—back when our pre-pandemic world was generally open for business—I delivered a presentation about social-emotional learning at a statewide conference during which I spoke about how Infobase’s products can be used to support SEL instruction in schools. As I often do, I wanted to open with an appropriate quote, so I found this […]

Summer Readings for 2020: Open Access Editions

Looking for a good book to read during the summer? Recently I came across some interesting new publications on social media channels. These recent open access publications may get you thinking of new practices, theories, and services to consider for your community.   Marking Open and Affordable Courses: Best Practices and Case Studies edited by […]

Trending Professional Development Topics in Our New Reality

As schools closed in March and went remote, educators were tasked with adapting new teaching strategies and online management tools. As teachers and administrators across the country changed course, the heavy weight of doing your best to ensure students’ basic needs were met didn’t come without challenges. Ensuring students are fed, safe, secure, and engaged […]