Time to Pull Out Every Social Emotional Skill

What I keep trying to remember is that, as we navigate the coming months, our children are watching us, looking for signals of how to feel, how to manage stress and anxiety, and how to treat each other. It is time for us to pull out every social emotional skill we have – to put our self-awareness to the test, really examining what we are feeling and how it is affecting our behavior.

Interview with Silas Alvarez – Utilizing SEL Skills Two Years Later

Silas has been a member of CI’s Youth Leadership Council since its start in Spring 2022. Social emotional learning (SEL) has always been intentionally integrated into council meetings. In 2023, Silas shared what SEL means to him and why it is important in these videos. Two years later, Silas, now a student leader in multiple spaces, shares how he has put those skills into action by training and speaking to educators promoting the importance of student voice.

Welcome to our new intern, Chloe Wegelin

Welcome to our new intern, Chloe Wegelin, who will be working with the Get Ready to GROW team!

CI Develops Culturally Responsive SEL Classroom Practices Tool

Children’s Institute has developed the Culturally Responsive SEL Classroom Practices Tool. The tool is designed to be an observational assessment and coaching tool that will help teachers improve their SEL practice and better support their students’ social emotional development and learning.

The Power of Play

“Play is not an escape; it is a cultivation, refinement, and fulfillment of who we are” —Thomas Henricks

Primary Project Proud at PS/MS 20 in New York City

Primary Project Proud at PS/MS 20 in New York City

🎄 Happy Holidays from Children's Institute! 🎄

The Gift of Relationships

The Gift of Relationships with Primary Project

Primary Project Proud in the Watertown City School District

Primary Project Proud in the Watertown City School District

CI Staff Member Erinn Duprey contributes to article on teen mental health

CI Research Scientist Erinn Duprey, Ph.D., has contributed to an article published by Public Good News. The article discusses how parents and caregivers of teens can recognize a mental health crisis and provide support.