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More practical, evidence-informed guidance for the real emotional and social situations children face.
Emotional Regulation in Early Childhood: A Practical Guide for Ages 4–6
A practical, evidence-informed guide to emotional regulation in early childhood, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
Emotion Cards in the Classroom: Five Uses Beyond Naming Feelings
Use emotion cards for perspective-taking, communication, mixed feelings and coping choices. Five practical activities that do not require personal disclosure.
Calming Down vs. Suppressing Emotion: What Is the Difference?
A practical, evidence-informed guide to calming down vs. suppressing emotion, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
SEL Board Games for Elementary Students: What Makes Practice Meaningful
A practical, evidence-informed guide to SEL board games for elementary students, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
A Sensory Tool vs. an Avoidance Strategy: Questions Adults Should Ask
A practical, evidence-informed guide to a sensory tool vs. an avoidance strategy, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
How to Choose SEL Scenario Cards for Classroom Discussion
Choose SEL scenario cards with realistic situations, more than one reasonable response and private ways to participate. Includes a classroom discussion example.
High Arousal vs. Low Arousal: Why Children May Need Different Support
A practical, evidence-informed guide to high arousal vs. low arousal, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
Social Stories for Friendship Problems: When They Help and When They Do Not
A practical, evidence-informed guide to social stories for friendship problems, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
Emotional Regulation for Ages 10–12: Supporting Privacy and Independence
A practical, evidence-informed guide to emotional regulation for ages 10–12, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
How to Use Friendship Conflict Cards for Discussion, Role-Play, and Repair
Use friendship conflict cards to compare responses, rehearse boundaries and plan repair. Keep discussion fictional and distinguish conflict from bullying.
Emotional Regulation for Ages 7–9: Moving From Adult Prompts to Skill Use
A practical, evidence-informed guide to emotional regulation for ages 7–9, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.
Conversation Cards for Kids: How to Choose Prompts That Build Real Skills
A practical, evidence-informed guide to conversation cards for kids, with concrete examples, accessible next steps, and clear limits on what the guidance can establish.