Your Childs Social & Emotional WellBeing

Your Child's Social and Emotional Well-Being provides a practical guide full of proven strategies for promoting social and emotional learning (SEL) skills in children aged 4-16. “This beautifully organized ‘must have’ book makes a compelling case for social and emotional learning. Overflowing with practical suggestions and hope, it inspires parents to engage in this essential part of their children’s education and development. It will also help to balance the relevance of social and emotional learning with academic learning out of concern for each child, as well as society as a whole.” Marilyn Webb Neagley, Director of the Talk About Wellness initiative, Co-editor of Educating from the Heart Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the development of a set of skills based on self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. When implemented, SEL can reduce problems such as bullying and promote young people’s well-being – yet, despite research clearly revealing that children achieve greater success when their SEL needs are met, it is not an area of focus in most current education systems. Your Child’s Social and Emotional Well-Being helps parents and education professionals to foster SEL in homes and classrooms, and to collaborate where appropriate. The authors offer simple strategies and easy-to-follow exercises that can be adapted to the needs and abilities of children aged 4–16. For each strategy, the text includes an explanation of how it works, a list of common materials needed, and a suggested script. The authors also introduce innovative ways to teach SEL, such as computer-assisted instruction, and provide a list of recommended resources such as books, articles, games, and online sites. Together, these resources offer a complete guide for anyone interested in helping children develop positive attitudes to education and to each other, and in placing learning in a context of supportive, meaningful relationships. Your Child's Social and Emotional Well-Being provides a practical guide full of proven strategies for promoting social and emotional learning (SEL) skills in children aged 4-16. A practical guide designed to support parents and education professionals in developing social and emotional skills in children, a form of learning that can be neglected in formal education Demonstrates how to foster social and emotional learning (SEL) at home and in the classroom, and shows how parents and professionals can work together for success Includes a wealth of exercises for promoting social and emotional wellbeing, along with tips, tools, and coverage of new developments such as computer-assisted instruction Written by authors with a wealth of practical and writing experience