Blog tagged 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)
The Power of Trauma-Informed Teaching
Great article about trauma informed practice from Breathe for Change.
Sheila
December 26,2024 03:05 PM - Comment(s)