Social-Emotional Intelligence: Hurt

Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps students understand and manage their emotions and their actions toward others. The resources below discuss brain-based strategies that help students control impulses, improve focus, get along with others, and improve academically. Click a resource to find out more.

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Expressing Emotions Through Movement

Connect movement to emotion.

girls dancing and jumping in mid-air

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Checking the Emotion Thermometer

Help students express intensity of emotion.

illustration of thermometers with different levels

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Expressing Emotions Through Drawing

Help students draw their feelings.

child crayon drawing of beautiful day and princess girl

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Using Progressive Relaxation

Use progressive relaxation to calm students.

an image of a cat lying on its back

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Using 5-5-5 Breathing to Calm Down

Teach 5-5-5 breathing to calm students.

clouds spelling, "just breathe"

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Understanding the Parts of the Brain

Teach brain parts and functions.

image of the brain showing the brain stem, limbic system, and cortex

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Seeing Emotions in Body Language

Create mindfulness of body language.

six images showing different body language

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Seeing Emotion in Facial Expressions

Create mindfulness of facial expressions.

nine faces with expressing different feelings

FAQ Page

What are the basic emotions?