Blog categorized as SEL

Can you teach empathy? A psychotherapist says yes.
Empathy CAN be taught. We do it all the time at Learning the Calm!
Sheila
February 12,2025 02:54 PM - Comment(s)
Daycare is a 7 Letter Word
I could not agree more! If we want others to treat us respectfully, we must show others how we want to be treated. Calling ourselves Daycare Providers does a disservice to ourselves and our industry.
Sheila
February 06,2025 04:37 PM - Comment(s)
How to Talk to Kids About the California Wildfires and Natural Disasters
Great article from Hey Kiddo with age-appropriate ways to talk with your children about natural disasters.
Sheila
January 20,2025 10:44 AM - Comment(s)
What SEL Adds to Our Understanding of Literacy Development in Young Children
SEL DOES improve academic performance. Here are some great suggestions for ways to incorporate SEL into literacy instruction.
Sheila
January 20,2025 10:39 AM - Comment(s)
Involving Parents to Boost Kids’ SEL Development
I love this article from Edutopia! We've done some of these things in Learning the Calm already, but now I really want to try the mood meter and blowing games.
Sheila
December 23,2024 02:59 PM - Comment(s)