Welcome to Social Emotional Learning

Our goal is to create a supportive learning environment for all, where you will find valuable information and resources for educators and parents to promote social and emotional development in children. You will find the following information on this site. 

  • The effects that prenatal development and childhood experiences have on adolescence social and emotional development.
  • Social emotional milestones for toddlerhood, early childhood, and middle childhood development stages. 
  • Social emotional strategies/activities for children in the toddlerhood, early childhood, and middle childhood development stage.
  • Self-regulation-definition, examples of self-regulation, and ways teachers can implement the development of self-regulation skills in the classroom. 
  • Resources for parents/caregivers and families of social-emotional learning strategies or self- regulation strategies they can do at home to support their child. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is social emotional learning?

Social emotional learning is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions(CASEL, 2024). 

Why is social emotional learning important?

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is important because it helps children develop the skills they need to manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions—skills crucial for success in school and life (CASEL, 2024). 

About us

Social Emotional Learning is dedicated to providing educators and parents with the tools and resources they need to promote social and emotional development in children. Our team of experts is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners.

Created by: Tina M. Sansom

 Grand Canyon University

EDU 354: Child Development-Prenatal to Adolescence

Instructor: Dr. Henrietta Corbett

Published date: March 16, 2025