The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox: Practical Strategies to Support All Students

Strong social-emotional skills help students succeed in the classroom and beyond—but many teachers report that they lack the tools and time to effectively support social-emotional learning (SEL). Help is here with The Social-Emotional Learning Toolbox, an introductory guide that shows K-5 teachers how to infuse their existing curriculum and routines with high-quality, evidence-based SEL instruction.

Created by a seasoned educator with three decades of experience, this engaging, research-supported guidebook is filled with classroom-tested tips and techniques for teachers who want to begin integrating SEL practices into each part of their school day. You’ll learn the fundamentals of designing effective classroom environments and lessons with easy-to-implement, inclusive SEL supports for every student, whether they have ongoing behavior and learning challenges or just need a little extra help. With engaging and unique strategies and numerous online printable tools and worksheets, you’ll help your students reduce acting-out behaviors, strengthen relationships, and develop critical skills like self-discipline and empathy.

A must-have resource for current and future teachers who are new to this critical topic, this book will help educators learn the basics of SEL, make the most of teachable moments each day, and give every student a foundation for success in school and in life.

Discover How To:

• Build self-regulation skills in students so they can manage their emotions and be ready to learn
• Help students develop emotional intelligence so they can understand and express their feelings
• Create a warm, caring, and inclusive classroom atmosphere
• Strengthen executive functioning skills to boost both social and academic competence
• Develop positive, trusting relationships with students
• Explicitly teach and model empathy in your classroom
• Promote a growth mindset to improve students’ motivation, productivity, and confidence
• Teach mindfulness practices to help students relax, maintain attention, and focus on the present moment

Online Materials:

• You’ll get a complete package of more than 60 forms, worksheets, handouts, checklists, and printable classroom signs for supporting your students’ social-emotional skills.

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"A valuable resource for anyone in the position to implement SEL in an educational setting. It addresses salient and high-impact topics such as regulation, executive functioning, mindfulness, relationships, and empathy, and it does so in a manner that is concrete, straightforward, easy to digest, and immediately applicable--regardless of setting, grade level, and resources."
- Laura Feuerborn, Professor, Director of School Psychology

"Practical and powerful activities like morning greetings and the use of story-time and picture books to think about feelings make this a manageable [resource] for educators at any level...provides guidance for educators to design an academic and behavioral classroom environment that incorporates mindfulness and promotes focus and calm, while reducing stress via functional and organizational approaches."
- Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann, Assistant Dean in the College of Education at the University of Oregon

"This very readable book concisely offers educators research-based information regarding the essential components of social-emotional learning and interweaves it with practical tips for integrating SEL into daily classroom practice. It’s an essential book for educators who care as much about their students’ emotional wellbeing as their academic learning"
- Kathleen Kryza, International educator, consultant, and author

"Should be in the hands of every educator working in preK-12. Dr. Perez masterfully integrates key concepts and research related to building social and emotional competency and arranging positive classroom environments with practical strategies that can be feasibly used with all age levels."
- Sara Whitcomb, Licensed Psychologist