Calming Corners are fast becoming an essential classroom space for managing feelings and emotions. A calming corner gives students a safe, soothing place to go when they are feeling overwhelmed or upset. With our exclusive, specially designed calming corner bundles … Read More
Category Archives: Social Emotional Learning
Family Engagement Bags – Take Home Bags For Extending Learning Beyond the Classroom
Family engagement plays a crucial role in a child’s education, and creating opportunities for parents to actively participate in their child’s learning journey is paramount. One innovative approach gaining popularity is the use of Family Engagement Take Home Bags. These … Read More
The Benefits of Playing Board Games for Kids
Whether it is an after-school program, a summer camp, day care or any other place a bunch of kids have free time, board games are great way for kids to have fun and learn various skills along the way! So, … Read More
Mindfulness and SEL Activities For Kids to Manage Emotions
Mindfulness and social emotional learning (SEL) are becoming increasingly important, and it is beneficial to start teaching kids at a young age how to manage their stress and emotions in a healthy way. The goal is to develop the skill … Read More
How To Create a Summer Schedule For Kids
Learn how to create a Summer Schedule that kids (and parents) will enjoy! My daughter just finished a successful year of kindergarten. My husband and I both firmly believed that having good routines in place at home helped contribute to … Read More
Mindfulness & Self-Care – Fun Wellness Ideas for Kids
When I’m not here at S&S being my crafty self, I’m also a Reiki Master practitioner. It’s important we lead by example for our youth and make self-care a priority by consistently taking time for ourselves each day in effort … Read More
24 Ways to Get Creative with Wiggly Eyes – Ideas by Crafty Kate
Did you hear the Big News? Crafty Kate is Back! What!? That is just Bananas! I’m Crafty Kate here at S&S Worldwide, and I’m back in action and excited to share these super fun and silly ideas using a basic … Read More
12 Resources for Bullying Awareness & Prevention
It is important to introduce and reinforce bullying prevention through engagement in classrooms, after school programs and other youth organizations during the entire year. October has been recognized as National Bullying Prevention Month, to specifically highlight this growing issue during … Read More
Everyone Fits In Here – DIY Puzzle Activity for Inclusive Fun
Spreading the message that everyone fits in and is accepted is an important part of any program, whether you are working with children or young adults. This DIY puzzle idea is a great way for you to let your group … Read More
5 Tips for Incorporating Social Emotional Learning in Your Program
As educators and youth development leaders, some of the most important things we can teach to the kids we work with are learning how to manage emotions and interact with others. Social emotional learning (SEL) addresses children’s ability to learn … Read More