Social-emotional learning is the process of developing the skills we need to understand and manage emotions, build relationships and make responsible decisions. For young children this means learning how to identify feelings; express them in healthy ways; and navigate the ups and downs of sharing, taking turns, and building friendships. These skills are the bedrock of future success in school and in life. In this short video from Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Lauren Loquasto, she dives deeper into the importance of social-emotional learning. Highlights include:
- What social-emotional learning looks like
- The age when children benefit from social-emotional learning most
- How learning through play impacts social-emotional learning
