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Strong social-emotional skills help students succeed in the classroom and beyond—but many teachers report that they lack the tools and time to effectively support social-emotional learning (SEL). Help is here with The Socialâ€'Emotional Learning Toolbox, a practical guide that shows K-5 teachers how to infuse their existing curriculum and routines with high-quality, evidence-based SEL instruction.Created by a seasoned educator with three decades of experience, this engaging, research-supported guidebook is filled with classroom-tested tips and techniques that help any teacher make SEL an integral part of each school day. You’ll learn how to design effective classroom environments and lessons with easy-to-implement, inclusive SEL supports for every student, whether they have ongoing behavior and learning challenges or just need a little extra help. With engaging and unique strategies and numerous online printable tools and worksheets, you’ll help your students reduce acting-out behaviors, strengthen relationships, and develop critical skills like self-discipline and empathy.A must-have resource for all teachers, this book has everything you need to get started immediately with SEL, make the most of teachable moments each day, and give every student a foundation for success in school and in life.DISCOVER HOW TO: Build self-regulation skills in students so they can manage their emotions and be ready to learn Help students develop emotional intelligence so they can understand and express their feelings Create a warm, caring, and inclusive classroom atmosphere Strengthen executive functioning skills to boost both social and academic competence Develop positive, trusting relationships with students Explicitly teach and model empathy in your classroom Promote a growth mindset to improve students’ motivation, productivity, and confidence Teach mindfulness practices to help students relax, maintain attention, and focus on the present moment ONLINE MATERIALS: You’ll get a complete package of more than 60 forms, worksheets, handouts, checklists, and printable classroom signs for supporting your students’ social-emotional skills.

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