Social and Emotional Learning

Many parents and childcare providers have been voicing their concerns about how to teach their children social skills during a period of social distancing. For preschoolers that were already struggling with social and emotional development what can be done to help support them and prepare them for that transition to Kindergarten? I provided links below to resources that can be used to help teach social and emotional skills in a group setting or at home. Many of the activities can be improvised so they are developmentally appropriate for various age groups and needs.

https://www.kiddiematters.com/100-social-skills-activities-preschoolers/

http://www.littlestscholars.com/2013/06/teaching-social-emotional-development.html

https://www.encourageplay.com/blog/10-engaging-and-fun-social-skills-group-activities-for-kids

https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/5-fun-mindfulness-activities-children-breathing-exercises?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social

https://confidencemeetsparenting.com/personal-space-activities-for-kids/

https://www.sesamestreet.org/caring

https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/emotions/?activity=feeling-faces&utm_source=SS.org%20Caring%20for%20Each%20Other&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=Caring%20for%20Each%20Other