Social and Emotional Learning
Looking for information on how to implement social and emotional learning in classrooms?
Developing and practicing healthy Social and Emotional Teaching and Learning (SEL) has been researched to show benefits in:
- Teaching and Learning Academic Content
- Protecting Mental Health
- Fostering A Sense of Belonging
- Growing Curiosity
- Deepening Collaborative and Individual Problem-Solving Skills
- Strengthening Our Knowledge of Ourselves and Others
The benefits of building social and emotional intelligence are as powerful for adults as for children.
Professional Learning Modules
These modules are designed by the Maine DOE for individual or group adult learning. Complete all five modules on the core SEL competencies for an SEL Informed Certificate.
Overview & Practices
Social & Emotional Learning Resources
Classroom Resources
Creators of SEL Resources
Maine Creators
Educator-Oriented
Student-Oriented
Parental Resources
Resources for Families
- Best Music Apps and Games for Kids (CommonSense Media)
- Dance Games (CommonSense Media)
- Designing Learning From Home Experiences with UDL (Novak Education)
- Device-Free Dinner Guidelines (CommonSense Media)
- Emotional Intelligence Podcast For Kids (The Imagine Neighborhood)
- Free Educational Apps, Games, and Websites (CommonSense Media)
- Free SEL Activities and Practices (Greater Good in Education)
- Free Video Lessons to Teach SEL at Home (6 Minute SEL)
- How School Closures Can Strengthen Your Family (Greater Good Science Center)
- Meditation Apps for Kids (CommonSense Media)
- Psychological Tips for Children and Adolescents' Emotions (University of Verona)
- SEL Video Resources for Home (Move This World)
- Sibling Watch-Together TV (CommonSense Media)
- Student Mental Health and Self-Care Free Resources
- Teaching Kids Media Smarts During Breaking News (CommonSense Media)
- Using Social Emotional Learning to Help in Times of Stress (Hull Services)
Resources for School Communities
Tools and Resources for Educators
- Apps That Act Like Math and Science Tutors for Homework Help (CommonSense Media)
- Best Tools for Virtual and Distance Learning (CommonSense Media)
- Free BrainPop Access for Schools (BrainPop)
- Free SEL Activities and Practices (Greater Good in Education)
- Movement Apps, Games, and Websites (CommonSense Media)
- SEL and Self-Care Resources for Educators, School Communities and Parents (Panorama Education)
- SEL Foundations Curriculum (Classroom Champions)
- SEL Video Resources for Home (Move This World)
- Standards Aligned U.S. History Online Games (New York Public Media)
- Student and Family Well-Being Resources (Breathe For Change)
- Top Time-Management Apps (CommonSense Media)
- Using Social Emotional Learning to Help in Times of Stress (Hull Services)