The most effective way to foster social and emotional skill development is make it a deliberate part of classroom instruction. In this quick reference guide for K–12 teachers, Nancy Frey, Dominique Smith, and Douglas Fisher introduce a new approach to SEL that shifts it from a standalone curriculum to its natural place as essential part of learning. They cover:

The 5 tenets of integrated social and emotional learning.
The 33 SEL competencies teachers can target in the classroom.
How to begin integrating SEL into your content instruction.



This guide's taxonomy of SEL fundamentals and practical ideas for fostering cognitive and emotional self-regulation, prosocial behavior, conflict resolution, decision making, and problem solving make it an empowering resource for all educators committed to teaching the whole child.

8.5"" x 11"" 3-panel foldout guide (6 pages), laminated for extra durability and 3-hole-punched for binder storage.