Books in Spotlight On Social and Emotional Learning series

In the English language alone, there are over 550 words for describing the emotions we feel. Emotions are multilayered, variable, and sometimes overwhelming. Identification is a crucial step in understanding and responding to emotions in a healthy way. Young readers learn about the big and little emotions that color their relationships and experiences. Investigations of common emotions equip readers with strategies for identifying and dealing with their feelings. Primary sources highlight innovative directions in the study of emotional intelligence, while simple explanations help children cultivate self-awareness in their own lives.

Self-motivation is an essential skill young people need to tackle tasks big and small and succeed at school and in life. Introduce your students to the social and emotional learning (SEL) core competency of self-management, which relates to the ability to set and work toward goals. Readers will learn how to set goals, work through setbacks, and harness their inner drive. Strategies for everyday use are paired with relatable scenarios to give students the tools they need to get motivated and succeed at any task.

Social and Emotional Learning is an important framework in today's elementary curriculum. Supported effectively, it promotes a student's social, emotional, and academic learning. SEL concepts, such as believing in oneself and learning empathy, provide students with valuable tools to understand and manage their emotions and effectively navigate their relationships now and in the future. This set assists students in learning SEL concepts by simplifying and defining them. Each book provides students with realistic situations in which to apply newly learned concepts successfully. Features include: Primary sources that present opportunities for additional learning. Glossaries with pronunciations equip readers with the language they'll need in order to discuss SEL topics. References to CASEL standards link these volumes with the current elementary curriculum.

Every day, young people make large and small decisions that affect them and the people around them. Evaluating consequences is a critical step in good decision making at any age. Readers will explore strategies for identifying and weighing their options before making a decision. They will be encouraged to look ahead, imagine the consequences of different actions, take the perspective of others, and make the best choice. Familiar scenarios and full-color photographs help readers connect the ideas in the text to their own lives.

The Greek philosopher Socrates famously declared, "The unexamined life is not worth living." Reflection is a vital element of an examined life. Even for students, reflecting on situations and their own thoughts and feelings can lead to meaningful connections, greater self-awareness, and stronger decision-making skills. Readers will find a guide to healthy reflection. Primary sources provide powerful examples of reflection in action. Photographs and descriptions of familiar situations remind students that they can reflect on their own thoughts and feelings every day.

From the time we're born, we have relationships with others. We often trust the person or people who care for us because they make us feel good and safe. Readers will learn that trust and openness can help them establish emotional connections with people for the rest of their lives. They'll learn that developing give-and-take relationships will build better friendships. They'll be able to better relate to others, which will make others want to build relationships with them. Through concrete examples and self-analysis, students will discover how to positively connect with others, which will help them discover more about themselves.

One of the most exciting parts of growing up is taking on new responsibilities, but responsibility can be confusing, overwhelming, and even a bit scary. Navigating ethical responsibility can be especially challenging for young people because of the complicated nature of moral decision making. This guidebook demystifies ethical responsibility, helping readers recognize, interpret, and act on moral principles. Through realistic examples, readers will learn how to make sense of ethical dilemmas and develop solutions even when situations are complex. By learning how to be ethically responsible, readers will develop a greater sense of well-being, both for themselves and for others.

Some problems seem too hard to fix. What can you do? Introduce your readers to problem solving, an important skill in school and in life. Readers will learn how to identify a problem, look at it closely, and find the best solution. Problem solving is an integral social and emotional learning skill, and it is a larger part of the core concept of responsible decision making. This book pairs vivid color photographs with engaging text to help readers fully grasp the topic and learn how to use this tool in familiar situations in the real world.

It's impossible to know exactly what other people are thinking, but if a person has perspective, it can be much easier to have an idea of those thoughts. This volume introduces students to the idea of perspective-taking, or seeing things from another person's point of view. Students will learn that perspective-taking can help them build better relationships with friends and family. They will be better able to resolve conflicts if they're thinking about the other person's thoughts and feelings. They'll develop more empathy for people who have different experiences. This book shows students that through perspective-taking, they'll begin to better understand and accept people who are different from themselves.

It's impossible to know exactly what other people are thinking, but if a person has perspective, it can be much easier to have an idea of those thoughts. This volume introduces students to the idea of perspective-taking, or seeing things from another person's point of view. Students will learn that perspective-taking can help them build better relationships with friends and family. They will be better able to resolve conflicts if they're thinking about the other person's thoughts and feelings. They'll develop more empathy for people who have different experiences. This book shows students that through perspective-taking, they'll begin to better understand and accept people who are different from themselves.

We live in a diverse world, full of people who look different from each other, believe in different things, and have different customs and abilities. This book dives into the important social and emotional learning skill of appreciating diversity, which is a part of the larger core concept of social awareness. Readers will learn how to recognize, accept, and celebrate the differences between themselves and others. Vivid full-color photographs, engaging text, and relatable situations will allow readers to connect deeply with the subject. Readers will learn how to apply this appreciation for diversity to everyday life and become engaged, accepting citizens of the world.

Kids today have a lot to juggle; there's school, homework, chores, friends, family, sports practices, hobbies, and so many other activities. It can be a lot to keep track of. In age-appropriate terms, this book illustrates the value of organizational skills for young readers and offers ideas to help them develop these important skills. Practical tips will aid students as they find new ways to sort their priorities, avoid pitfalls such as procrastination, and focus on their tasks and goals.