I Statements for Kids

by Charlie Merrow | Jun 17, 2020 | Social-emotional Learning

How does that make you feel? Using I Statements to Communicate Emotions You may recognize the “I Statement” as an effective tool for kids to identify emotions, understand beliefs, and influence behavior. But why are feelings so important for children?...

6 Tips for Evaluating a Social-Emotional Learning Program

by Charlie Merrow | Jun 12, 2020 | Social-emotional Learning

How do I evaluate a social-emotional learning program? You’re a school administrator, you’re busy. You may want to implement social-emotional learning, but you don’t have the time! Here are the top 6  tips for a time-efficient evaluation of an SEL program....

Benefits of Schoolwide SEL

by Charlie Merrow | Jun 10, 2020 | Social-emotional Learning

Tips for Schoolwide SEL Implementation What would your school look like with social and emotional learning (SEL) in every classroom and part of academics? This may sound like a dream to some. Yet, more and more schools are introducing SEL as a schoolwide approach....

#LearningNeverStops

by Charlie Merrow | Jun 2, 2020 | Social-emotional Learning

#LearningNeverStops with Empowering Education  We at Empowering Education know this school year has been anything but normal. From front-step learner packet deliveries to graduation signs instead of parties, the way we teach has certainly changed. Yet, around the...

How can read-alouds teach social-emotional learning?

by Noah Teitelbaum | May 12, 2020 | Social-emotional Learning

How can I use stories to teach social-emotional learning? Stories have been used for millennia to teach core values. If you use stories in your home or classroom to teach social-emotional skills, you’ll spark rich discussion. Create a routine, choose relevant stories,...

Teaching SEL Online

by Noah Teitelbaum | May 6, 2020 | Social-emotional Learning

For obvious reasons, teaching SEL online is very important these days! Not only are teachers, social-emotional learning specialists, and counselors finding themselves forced online, the need for SEL has increased dramatically. We’re adding online teaching tips for...