On March 6, 2026, organizations like The Urban Assembly and SEL4US invite communities around the world 🌎 to celebrate the power and importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL)!
🌟 What is SEL?
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults:
💛 Understand and manage their emotions
🎯 Set and achieve positive goals
🤝 Feel and show empathy for others
💬 Establish and maintain positive relationships
✅ Make responsible decisions
Simply put… SEL is a lifelong skill! 💪✨
🏡 What Can You Do at Home?
Here are some simple and meaningful ways to support SEL at home:
1️⃣ Model Healthy Emotions
Children are always watching and learning from us 👀. Use your words to express how you feel in a calm and respectful way.
Try using “Bugs and Wishes” 🐞✨
Example:
“It bugs me when you yell at me. I wish you would use a softer voice.”
This helps children learn how to express feelings appropriately.
2️⃣ Teach Empathy 💕
While watching a show or movie together 🎬, pause and ask:
“How is the character feeling?”
“How would you feel if that happened to you?”
These conversations help children recognize emotions, understand social cues, and develop compassion for others.
3️⃣ Build Self-Awareness 🌈
Ask fun and thoughtful questions like:
What’s your favorite food or activity?
What three items would you bring to a deserted island? 🏝️
These conversations build self-awareness, communication skills, and turn-taking.
4️⃣ Practice Mindful Breathing 🧘♀️🌬️
Mindful breathing helps calm both the mind and body.
Try these favorites:
🍕 Cool Off the Pizza
Pretend there’s a hot slice of pizza in front of you!
Slowly breathe in to smell the pizza
Gently breathe out to cool it down
🫧 Bubble Breathing
If you have bubbles, even better!
Take a slow breath in
Slowly breathe out as if you’re blowing bubbles
Simple breathing exercises can make a big difference in helping children regulate their emotions.
Let’s work together to support the whole child....socially, emotionally, and academically! 💙✨