SEL Dallas

It's never too late for a fresh start! Resetting your SEL practices can help youth feel supported, heard, and ready for success. Check out these three simple ways to hit "refresh" this new year.

Check out these conversation starters ✨ By recognizing their own strengths and uniqueness, youth can build confidence and self-esteem.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) has become an integral part of the classroom because it helps teachers bring learning to a deeper level. Try out these simple practices to start small with SEL.

For more about including SEL in the classroom, visit seldallas.org

Academic mindsets are beliefs or ways of thinking about oneself when it comes to learning. They form the foundation for deep learning in school, social situations, and understanding emotions. ✨ Share these mindsets with your students, hang them up on your walls, and read more about academic mindsets at https://bit.ly/3Mu29l3

Looking for a boredom buster or an activity after screen time? Try these brain breaks! ✨

You can include SEL in your daily routine at home! Start small with these 3 simple ways to foster connection and wellness this summer.

Dive into summer with "Summer is Here," a perfect read for sunny days ☀️ Then, take some time to reflect on the emotions summer brings. How does this vibrant season make you feel?

Kick off summer break with this SEL outdoor scavenger hunt! 🔍 Check out more free SEL resources at seldallas.org

Talking about our differences is important for building empathy and social awareness. Here are a few ways you can facilitate a thoughtful conversation:

⚪️ Start with self-awareness and consider how you approach differences among the youth you serve
⚪️ Create a safe space and cultivate social awareness by sitting in a circle and offering multiple ways to participate
⚪️ Have learners reflect with writing prompts focused on the importance of appreciating differences
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Every person is different, but we also have a lot in common 🌎 This month, let's build social awareness and self-awareness skills as we discuss and celebrate our commonalities and differences. Explore this theme and see reflection questions at ⁠https://seldallas.org/unit-2-overview-integration-details/

Check out these reflection questions that will get learners thinking critically about what friendship really means. 🤔 Find more free SEL resources at https://seldallas.org/

Let's build relationship skills in 2024 💪 If you're engaging learners in a classroom or during out of school time, try one of these SEL practices to encourage connection and relationship skills.