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What’s the Big Deal About Social Emotional Learning?
By Molly Breen If you are a human teacher—of human children—you must know the foundational importance of social and emotional learning (SEL). If a child does not trust or understand you, or if a child feels as if you do … Continue reading
Movement-Based SEL Activities for the Classroom
By Connie Bergstein Dow, author of From A to Z with Energy! 26 Ways to Move and Play Children love to move! As a dance educator, I enjoy engaging young children in playful and fun movement explorations. These activities also … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood
Tagged Free Spirit author, movement, SEL, Social & Emotional Learning, social emotional
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