4 Practical Strategies for Teaching Social Emotional Skills

Looking for practical strategies for teaching social-emotional skills without adding more lessons to your already busy school day? Social-emotional learning (SEL) doesn't have to mean sitting in a circle talking about feelings. Some of the most meaningful learning happens when children are playing, moving, creating, and interacting with one another. In this video, I share 4 simple, low-prep SEL activities that help students practice self-awareness, emotional expression, social awareness, self-regulation, and responsible decision-making. You'll discover how to use creative activities like the High Five Values art project, the Feelings Iceberg, and movement-based games to make social-emotional learning more engaging and meaningful for your students. These practical teaching strategies connect with the CASEL framework and can help children develop skills they can use in the classroom, on the playground, and in everyday life. I'm Nicole McCall, an arts integration specialist and K–12 substitute teacher based in Portland, Oregon. I combine creative dance, movement, and arts integration with classroom learning to help children learn through doing. If you're a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, or parent looking for easy, engaging ways to teach social-emotional skills, this video is for you. What's your favorite way to help children practice social-emotional skills? Share your ideas in the comments! #SocialEmotionalLearning #SELActivities #TeachingStrategies #ArtsIntegration #ClassroomActivities