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Research & Rationale

Research & Rationale

The importance of social and emotional learning is well-documented and supported by a broad spectrum of research. This area includes curated material that presents the research and rationale behind the focus on these core skills in children.

Booklists & Blogs
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Reading Between the Lines

Dr. Erin Bailey highlights the benefits of understanding SEL and shares titles available on Literacy Central.
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SEL Book List from School Library Journal

A discussion of the benefits of SEL, along with an extensive book list of classic and new children's book titles that align to these concepts.
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50 Must-Have Picture Books to Teach SEL

This list was compile by WeAreTeachers.com.
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Newest SEL titles

SEL-related titles from Publishers' Weekly.
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Beginning of the Year Read Alouds

Use this read aloud list from Responsive Classroom to build community, inspire hopes and dreams, and set classroom procedures and expectations.
Reports & Articles
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Navigating SEL from the Inside Out

This report from The Easel Lab @ The Harvard Graduate School of Education analyzes the 33 leading SEL programs. 
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SEL Impact

This summary from CASEL.org shows the impact of SEL on academic outcomes.
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Using Children’s Literature to Strengthen Social and Emotional Learning

The article describes the need for a broader base of support for children’s mental health needs.
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The Role of SEL in Developing Reading Skills

This article from Edutopia explores how SEL can build stronger readers.

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Improving Empathy in Children

Thompson & Melchoir (2020) demonstrate how read alouds can be an effective counseling strategy to develop empathy in children.

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