Supporting Social Emotional Learning in Young Children
By:
Chivonne Pierotti, Vail Inclusive Preschool
Description:
What is Social Emotional Learning? Social emotional learning is the process by which children learn to understand and manage emotions, maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. It is a complex process that involves the integration of a child’s thoughts, emotions, and behavior in order to develop competence in these five areas:
- Self-awareness – Having an accurate perception of ourselves and being able to recognize our own emotional states.
- Self-management – The ability to use self-awareness to handle stress and impulses, as well as persevere and consider options for dealing with feelings in a way that’s socially accepted.
- Social awareness – The understanding of our relationships with others, and the development of respect and acceptance of others who may be different than us.
- Relationship skills – Mastering the complexities of relationships involves becoming aware of others, being attuned to the emotions of others, and understanding the impact of our actions on others.
- Responsible decision making – The ability to make a decision about what actions or responses we’ll choose in reaction to our emotions within the context of our relationships with others.
This is a useful website that has a ton of information for parents, teachers, and caregivers. Check it out!
https://www.exceptionalchild.com/sup...oung-children/