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"Lets talk about the Social in Social Emotional Learning
Let's talk about the Social in Social Emotional Learning
SEL Is More Than Just EmotionsWhile understanding emotions is an important part of SEL, it is not its only function. SEL helps children learn to make meaningful connections with their educators, peers, and community members. As adults, we take maki…
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What is Social Emotional Learning?
What is SEL?
Social Emotional Learning or SEL in kindergarten is the process of educating students about recognizing and managing their emotions, building positive relationships, responsible decision making and the ability to handle challenging situa…
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Calming Area
What Is A Calming Area?
A calming area in a kindergarten classroom is an area that is located away from high-traffic areas such as blocks and dramatic play. It is an area where students can have a quiet moment; it is comfy and equipped with tools tha…
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Resources - Classroom
What Types of Classroom Resources Are There?There are a ton of classroom resources available to help educators teach SEL. The following list of resources has books and classroom resources, such as games and toys. This resource list was created with…
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Resources - Educator
What Types of Resources Are There For Educators?There are a ton of resources available to educators on SEL. The following list of resources has books, classroom ideas, and websites. This resource list was created with help from my colleagues. It is …
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Research Findings
The Big RevelMy study found that 3-6 year old children who have been neglected have lower emotional knowledge skills than their peers who have not been neglected (Smith & Walden, 1999). I also found that neglected children's cognitive-langua…
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Research
If you're like the old me and the mere mention of the word “Research” sends you running in the other direction, I encourage you to continue reading because the research process for a rapid review is fun and exciting. Since completing my research…
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My name is Rienne. I am an RECE educator, mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt and best friend. Who can now add blogger to my list of names!
Brock University offers a bachelors program geared for early childhood educators called the Bachelors of Early Childhood Education (BECE). This blog was created to share the knowledge gained in the BECE program