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.
Continue readingInterview 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.
Continue readingWelcome to our new intern, Chloe Wegelin
Welcome to our new intern, Chloe Wegelin, who will be working with the Get Ready to GROW team!
Continue readingCI 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.
Continue readingThe Power of Play
“Play is not an escape; it is a cultivation, refinement, and fulfillment of who we are” —Thomas Henricks
Continue readingPrimary Project Proud at PS/MS 20 in New York City
Primary Project Proud at PS/MS 20 in New York City
Continue readingThe Gift of Relationships
The Gift of Relationships with Primary Project
Continue readingPrimary Project Proud in the Watertown City School District
Primary Project Proud in the Watertown City School District
Continue readingCI 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.
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