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Social Emotional Learning

Social emotional development is the basis for how young children feel about themselves and how they relate to others. Find social emotional learning shows and lessons that are aligned with Michigan educational standards.

Practice Emotional Literacy and Empathy

Social Emotional Learning is the basis for how young learners feel about themselves and how they relate to the world around them. It includes emotional literacy, empathy, and the ability to process feelings.

Meet the Helpers is a series about emergency service workers like firefighters, 911 Operators, and more to help young students feel calm and confident in times of stress. POP Checks and Mindfulness moments offer ways for elementary and upper grade students to to process strong feelings and find moments of calm. These series and all of our SEL content are available for free to everyone.

Video segment from Kindergarten – 5th grade series Meet the Helpers.

Browse Social Emotional Learning Shows

The Nap Time Show
The Nap Time Show
Use imaginative play to develop a healthy relationship between children and rest.
The Good Eggs
The Good Eggs
Help children learn important virtues.
Signing Time
Signing Time
Learn sign language right at home.
Mindfulness Moments
Mindfulness Moments
Check-in, calm your body, and guide your focus.
Visual Thinking Strategies
Visual Thinking Strategies
Guide learners through research-based strategies for active processing as they view, read, or experience something new.
Free Writes
Free Writes
Writing prompts set to music to help students focus.
Meet the Helpers
Meet the Helpers
Introduce young children to important community helpers.
Simple Gift Series
Simple Gift Series
Preschoolers will make music with Marty the Music Man, find something new in Miss Linette’s Curiosity Corner, and read with Betty the Bookworm.