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Is Social and Emotional Learning “Bad Therapy”?
Article
Supporting Parent and Caregiver Well Being in the Workplace
Article
10 Summer Activities to Help Teens Stay Healthy and Engaged
Article
2017 Survey on Play
Research
25 Fun Mindfulness Activities for Children & Teens (+Tips!)
Article
3-Step Guide to Achieving a Smooth Transition for Your Advisory Program
Article
6 Benefits of Play
Research
7 Health Benefits & The Importance of Laughter
Research
7 Types of Rest
Video
9 Benefits of Play
Research
Ada Twist, Scientist
Book - Student
Advancing SEL science & practice
Research
All American Boys
Book - Student
All Learning is Social and Emotional
Book - Student
All Work and No Play: Why Your Kids Are More Anxious, Depressed
Research
Allie All Along
Book - Student
An Accident of Stars
Book - Student
An Emotional Menagerie
Book - Student
Anh's Anger
Book - Student
Are Advisory Groups Essential?
Article
As Terms Like ‘SEL’ Draw Fire, Organizations Supporting Schools Sharpen Their Message
Article
Ask Lisa
Podcast
Atlas of the Heart
Book - Adult
Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life
Book - Adult
B is for Breathe
Book - Student
Beautiful Oops!
IFSEL Recommendation
Behind the Stigma Podcast
Podcast
Between Us: How Cultures Create Emotions
Book - Adult
Brain Breaks for Your Classroom
Materials & Games
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
Book - Adult
Bride of the Sea
Book - Adult
Check In Library
Check In
Children of the Blood and Bones
Book - Student
Children's Mental Health Matters
Research
Children, Teens, and Anxiety: Ten Easy Ways Parents Can Help
Research
Clark the Shark
Book - Student
Closing the Year
PDF
Common Sense Media
Website
Courageous People Who Changed the World
Book - Student
Creating Emotionally Safe Schools
Book - Adult
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain
Book - Adult
Dare to Be You
Book - Student
Developing Classroom Values
Article
Do Unto Otters
Book - Student
Drive
Book - Adult
Effect of Digital Storytelling on Prospective Teachers' Social Emotional Learning
Research
El Deafo
Book - Student
Eliza and Her Monsters
Book - Student
Emotions, Learning, and the Brain: Exploring the Educational Implications of Affective Neuroscience
Book - Adult
Establishing Student-Centered Discipline Practices that Promote SEL
Article
Every Day
Book - Student
Everything I've Learned - 100 Great Principles to Live By
Book - Student
Failure to Launch: Why Your Twenty Something Hasn't Grown Up...and What to Do About It
Book - Student
Families Are Students’ First SEL Teachers.
Article
Felix and the Warrior
Book - Student
Finding You: An Evoke Therapy Podcast
Podcast
Focus on Appreciation Practices
Article
From Reaction to Prevention Turning the Page on School Discipline
Article
From a Mountain In Tibet: A Monk’s Journey
Book - Adult
Giraffes Can't Dance
IFSEL Recommendation
Book - Student
Goldfish and Chrysanthemums
Book - Student
Good Inside
Book - Adult
Hands Are Not Hitting
Book - Student
How Are You Peeling?
Book - Student
How Full is Your Bucket?
Book - Student
How I am Feeling?
Materials & Games
How School Discipline Impacts Students’ Social, Emotional and Academic Development (SEAD)
Research
How Schools Can Make Advisory more Effective
Article
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen
Article
How a Connecticut middle school won the battle against cellphones
Article
How to Boost Students’ Sense of Optimism
Article
How to Heal a Broken Wing
Book - Student
How to Know a Person
Book - Adult
How to Laugh More Every Single Day
Research
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes
Book - Adult
How to Talk About Scary Events with Young Children
Article
Humans Who Teach: A Guide for Centering Love
Book - Adult
Hundred and Six Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
Article
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
Book - Student
I Am Peace
Book - Student
I Like Myself
Book - Student
I, Human
Book - Adult
IFSEL’s Anti-Racism Resource List for Parents
Website
If You Find a Rock
Book - Student
Iggy Peck, Architect
Book - Student
Imagine Meditation Cards
Materials & Games
In My Heart
Book - Student
Inciting Joy
Book - Adult
Inclusive Downtime in Advisory and Homeroom
Article
It's Not Joke!
Research
Jabari Jumps
Book - Student
Kindness Starts with You
Book - Student
Kindness is Cooler
Book - Student
Lacey Walker, Nonstop Talker
Book - Student
Laughter Boosts Our Mental and Physical Health
Research
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Research
Laughter, Learning, and Why Teens Are Such a Tough Crowd
Article
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Book - Student
Llama Llama Misses Mama
Book - Student
Look and Be Grateful
Book - Student

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