Elementary School

What is SEL?

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in our schools is an educational approach that teaches students skills for managing emotions, setting goals, showing empathy, maintaining positive relationships, and making responsible decisions. It is integrated into school curricula to improve academic outcomes, enhance well-being, and foster a safe school climate.

Focusing & Staying Calm

Breathing exercises are vital SEL tools that help students manage emotions, reduce stress, and improve focus by calming their nervous systems.

Mindfulness Apps

A fuzzy blue monster with orange horns and a big smile gives a thumbs up beneath a bright yellow "Sesame Street" sign against a white background.

Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame Street

(Age 3+): Sesame Street app teaching breathing exercises, problem-solving, and calming strategies.

Chill Panda

(Age 5+): A game that uses a panda character to teach kids about heart rate and managing emotions.

Daniel Tiger's Grr-ific Feelings

(Age 3+): Helps young children identify feelings and provides tools to calm down.

Headspace

(Age 5+): Features guided meditations, focus exercises, and sleep stories for children.

Smiling Mind

(Age 3+): Sesame Street app teaching breathing exercises, problem-solving, and calming strategies.

Virtual Hope Box

(Age 7+): Designed for stress management, featuring simple games, relaxing music, and breathing techniques.