Social & Emotional Learning
The Social and Emotional Learning books and resources featured below are perfect for starting conversations, complementing activities, and engaging students. From helping kids identify and name their feelings to helping you promote empathy and mutual respect, these resources support students as they develop the skills they need to become and remain emotionally and mentally healthy.
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The Social and Emotional Learning books and resources featured below are perfect for starting conversations, complementing activities, and engaging students. From helping kids identify and name their feelings to helping you promote empathy and mutual respect, these resources support students as they develop the skills they need to become and remain emotionally and mentally healthy.
Character Traits That Support SEL
Character Traits
That Support SEL
Help Kids Identify and Name
Their Feelings and Moods
Create a Welcoming Environment
in Your School and Community
Help Kids Identify and Name
Their Feelings and Moods
Create a Welcoming Environment
in Your School and Community
Promote Empathy and Self-Esteem
with Diverse Books
Explore Grief, Loss, and Healing
with Your Students
Promote Empathy and Self-Esteem
with Diverse Books
Explore Grief, Loss, and Healing
with Your Students
Share Empowering Stories
about Women and Girls
Encourage Family Time
with Favorite Read Alouds
Share Empowering Stories
about Women and Girls
Encourage Family Time
with Favorite Read Alouds
Supporting Grieving Students
Together, the New York Life Foundation and First Book are working to empower and equip those working with bereaved children and families by providing necessary resources and meaningful stories.
Supporting Grieving Students
Together, the New York Life Foundation and First Book are working to empower and equip those working with bereaved children and families by providing necessary resources and meaningful stories.
Taking Care: An Educator Guide to Healthy Habits for
Student Emotional Wellness
Developed in response to First Book educators' concerns about the mental health challenges faced by students, this guide contains best practices and activities to optimize mental fitness and emotional resilience and decrease stress and anxiety.
Taking Care: An Educator
Guide to Healthy Habits for
Student Emotional Wellness
Developed in response to First Book educators' concerns about the mental health challenges faced by students, this guide contains best practices and activities to optimize mental fitness and emotional resilience and decrease stress and anxiety.
Time for Change: Dream. Act. Change Our World.
Changemaking is the idea that, in collaboration with others, every person can apply creative solutions to address problems in their communities. Help foster Changemaking with the Time for Change program.
Time for Change:
Dream. Act. Change Our World.
Changemaking is the idea that, in collaboration with others, every person can apply creative solutions to address problems in their communities. Help foster Changemaking with the Time for Change program.
Trauma Toolkit
Learn how childhood trauma affects a student's ability to learn, best practices to support their development, the importance of educator self-care, and more in this expert-informed toolkit.
Trauma Toolkit
Learn how childhood trauma affects a student's ability to learn, best practices to support their development, the importance of educator self-care, and more in this expert-informed toolkit.
Promoting Respect & Empathy: A Toolkit for Educators
of All Grades
Want great ideas on how to promote respect and empathy among your students? First Book members from across the US share their lesson plans, tips, and recommendations in this first-of-its-kind toolkit!
Promoting Respect & Empathy:
A Toolkit for Educators
of All Grades
Want great ideas on how to promote respect and empathy among your students? First Book members from across the US share their lesson plans, tips, and recommendations in this first-of-its-kind toolkit!
