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Growing Leaders Inspiring Learning: SEL Stories for Early Learners, brings SEL to life through colorful, age-appropriate stories that follow lovable characters like Artie, Kiki, Ellie, Tara, and Mimi. Each character models essential SEL skills in relatable, child-friendly ways, making complex emotions and social situations easy for young minds to understand.
Objectives
- Introduce SEL concepts through storytelling that resonates with young learners.
- Foster emotional literacy by helping children identify, express, and manage their emotions.
- Promote social skills such as cooperation, sharing, listening, and empathy.
- Encourage reflective thinking and responsible behavior in everyday situations.
- Support language development through meaningful dialogue about feelings and relationships.
- Create a nurturing learning environment that emphasizes kindness, safety, and inclusion.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize and name a range of basic emotions (e.g., happy, sad, mad, calm).
- Use simple strategies to manage feelings (e.g., breathing, talking, drawing).
- Show empathy and understanding toward others.
- Use kind words and problem-solving techniques during social interactions.
- Take turns, share, and play cooperatively.
- Express their thoughts and needs respectfully and clearly.
- Demonstrate confidence in making choices and taking responsibility for actions.
