SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) is how kids develop the self awareness, self control and interpersonal skills needed to become more empathetic, resilient and successful as people. Part of this process is learning how to understand and manage their emotions, as well as creating and maintaining positive relationships and bouncing back from setbacks to achieve their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why SEL is so important<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSEL benefits kids throughout their lives and starts to positively shape them right away. This is especially true during these challenging times, when the COVID-19 pandemic has created so much disruption to their day-to-day routines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Epic Master Teacher Felix Saji: \u201cIn the last couple of years, being a child was difficult. It was difficult for children to socialize because they were away from other children. They had to wear a mask and students endured school in ways that were brand new to them. SEL is important now because as \u201cnormalcy\u201d in regards to daily life and education is coming about for children, students need to know how to react, socialize and manage their own emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teaching and practicing SEL skills helps students to adjust to \u201cnormalcy\u201d and respond to the many challenges that come their way in school, [at] home and when they are with friends. These skills are important to learn now as these skills can help children as they get older as well.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In other words, 2020 and 2021 were a lot, and kids need these tools more than ever to grapple with and make sense of all of the changes that have impacted their worlds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 Benefits of SEL<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nPositive Social Interactions <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSEL promotes skills needed to maintain positive relationships with parents, teachers, siblings and peers\u2014including turn taking, helping friends, healthy play and cooperation. By developing ways to cope during conflict and other challenging social situations, they\u2019ll learn how to\u00a0 make good decisions, as well as to avoid and stand up to bullying.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotional Awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nKids experience a lot of big emotions that can be tough for them to understand. Having the ability to recognize those feelings in themselves gives them a greater ability to empathize with others. It also helps them understand how their own actions affect those around them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self-Regulation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen kids have the tools to calm down when they\u2019re upset or excited, it gives them the ability to respond rather than react, and express their thoughts and feelings in socially appropriate ways. It also helps them persevere through difficult and frustrating situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Academic Achievement<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nResearch shows that SEL paves the way for kids to focus on setting and reaching goals. It minimizes the likelihood of antisocial behavior, negative risk taking, anxiety, depression and other emotional obstacles that can prevent them from being their best.\u00a0According to this Unesco report<\/a> \u201c…rigorous research has established that social and emotional competencies early in life\u2014such as self-management skills in children five years of age\u2014are better predictors of major young adult life outcomes such as health and financial success, than traditional academic metrics of grades and standardized test scores.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis list just scratches the surface of the myriad of ways SEL strengthens kids. A big way you can fit more social and emotional development into their day to day is through books! So we\u2019ve created these special collections, curated by grade level, designed to foster qualities of kindness, empathy, resilience and awareness in your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
SEL Books on Epic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nPreschool<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"SEL](\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/No-Hugs.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2nd Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"SEL](\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Zach-Gets-Frustrated.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n5th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"Rise](\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Rise-Up.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nKindergarten<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"SEL](\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/I-am-Human.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3rd Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"SEL](\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/The-Boy-Who-Grew-Flowers.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n6th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Dictionary-for-a-Better-World.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n1st Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"SEL](\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Most-People.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n4th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"SEL](\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Empathy.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n7th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"Cliques](\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Cliques-and-phonies-and-other-baloney.jpeg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWant More? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCheck out some great research on how kids benefit from SEL in this informative report<\/a>. Families can also find some valuable tips on how to promote SEL at home here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nAre you an Educator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Positive Social Interactions <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSEL promotes skills needed to maintain positive relationships with parents, teachers, siblings and peers\u2014including turn taking, helping friends, healthy play and cooperation. By developing ways to cope during conflict and other challenging social situations, they\u2019ll learn how to\u00a0 make good decisions, as well as to avoid and stand up to bullying.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emotional Awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nKids experience a lot of big emotions that can be tough for them to understand. Having the ability to recognize those feelings in themselves gives them a greater ability to empathize with others. It also helps them understand how their own actions affect those around them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self-Regulation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen kids have the tools to calm down when they\u2019re upset or excited, it gives them the ability to respond rather than react, and express their thoughts and feelings in socially appropriate ways. It also helps them persevere through difficult and frustrating situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Academic Achievement<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nResearch shows that SEL paves the way for kids to focus on setting and reaching goals. It minimizes the likelihood of antisocial behavior, negative risk taking, anxiety, depression and other emotional obstacles that can prevent them from being their best.\u00a0According to this Unesco report<\/a> \u201c…rigorous research has established that social and emotional competencies early in life\u2014such as self-management skills in children five years of age\u2014are better predictors of major young adult life outcomes such as health and financial success, than traditional academic metrics of grades and standardized test scores.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis list just scratches the surface of the myriad of ways SEL strengthens kids. A big way you can fit more social and emotional development into their day to day is through books! So we\u2019ve created these special collections, curated by grade level, designed to foster qualities of kindness, empathy, resilience and awareness in your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
SEL Books on Epic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nPreschool<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2nd Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n5th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nKindergarten<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3rd Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n6th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n1st Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n4th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n7th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWant More? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCheck out some great research on how kids benefit from SEL in this informative report<\/a>. Families can also find some valuable tips on how to promote SEL at home here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nAre you an Educator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Kids experience a lot of big emotions that can be tough for them to understand. Having the ability to recognize those feelings in themselves gives them a greater ability to empathize with others. It also helps them understand how their own actions affect those around them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self-Regulation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhen kids have the tools to calm down when they\u2019re upset or excited, it gives them the ability to respond rather than react, and express their thoughts and feelings in socially appropriate ways. It also helps them persevere through difficult and frustrating situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Academic Achievement<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\nResearch shows that SEL paves the way for kids to focus on setting and reaching goals. It minimizes the likelihood of antisocial behavior, negative risk taking, anxiety, depression and other emotional obstacles that can prevent them from being their best.\u00a0According to this Unesco report<\/a> \u201c…rigorous research has established that social and emotional competencies early in life\u2014such as self-management skills in children five years of age\u2014are better predictors of major young adult life outcomes such as health and financial success, than traditional academic metrics of grades and standardized test scores.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis list just scratches the surface of the myriad of ways SEL strengthens kids. A big way you can fit more social and emotional development into their day to day is through books! So we\u2019ve created these special collections, curated by grade level, designed to foster qualities of kindness, empathy, resilience and awareness in your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
SEL Books on Epic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nPreschool<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n2nd Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n5th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nKindergarten<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n3rd Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n6th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n1st Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n4th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n7th Grade<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWant More? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCheck out some great research on how kids benefit from SEL in this informative report<\/a>. Families can also find some valuable tips on how to promote SEL at home here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nAre you an Educator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Research shows that SEL paves the way for kids to focus on setting and reaching goals. It minimizes the likelihood of antisocial behavior, negative risk taking, anxiety, depression and other emotional obstacles that can prevent them from being their best.\u00a0According to this Unesco report<\/a> \u201c…rigorous research has established that social and emotional competencies early in life\u2014such as self-management skills in children five years of age\u2014are better predictors of major young adult life outcomes such as health and financial success, than traditional academic metrics of grades and standardized test scores.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n This list just scratches the surface of the myriad of ways SEL strengthens kids. A big way you can fit more social and emotional development into their day to day is through books! So we\u2019ve created these special collections, curated by grade level, designed to foster qualities of kindness, empathy, resilience and awareness in your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out some great research on how kids benefit from SEL in this informative report<\/a>. Families can also find some valuable tips on how to promote SEL at home here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nSEL Books on Epic <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Are you an Educator?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n