SEL Santa
A Magical Way to Build Social Emotional Skills This holiday season, let Santa be your partner in nurturing social and emotional growth! The Joy of Giving Involve your little ones in creating cards, sharing toys, or donating to a toy drive. Talk about
The CT Office of Early Childhood’s January Pyramid Newsletter
For children, whining can be a quick way to get an adult’s attention. Children whine when they feel overwhelmed by an emotion and do not have the words to express their feelings; or when they do not have the skills
Combat Burnout With Emotional Intelligence
As we begin to prepare for the upcoming school year, and all the pressures and stress it holds in store for us, we need to take care that we are mindful of our body, mind, and spirit-- that we take
The Office of Early Childhood’s June Pyramid Page
An important skill for successful social interaction is being able to resolve conflicts. When teachers and parents nurture the development of conflict resolution skills, they are providing young children with the ability to resolve situations before they spin out of
Celebrate Juneteenth!
SEL4CT celebrates Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans and deriving its name from combining “June” and “nineteenth.” This is a day everyone can celebrate the resilience and achievements of Black Americans. Integrating the significance of Juneteenth into SEL
Did You Hear the BIG News about The Network?
We are so excited to start July with some AMAZING news. Did you catch our Facebook Live on July 1st??? Well, it’s official. We’re growing and our NEW name is the Connecticut Network for Children and Youth (CTNCY). Connecticut After School Network, Sel4ct and Connecticut Children’s Collective are
Learn More About the Pyramid Social-Emotional Learning Model
On February 9, 2022, the Collective welcomed Lisa Swain, ED.S. to teach us about the Pyramid Model and all that it has to offer regarding social-emotional learning. We all know that with COVID-19 children of all ages, along with their parents
Social-Emotional Strategies & Implementation Guidance
The COVID-19 pandemic has swiftly and substantially affected the social and emotional health of children, especially those experiencing multiple hardships. As the pandemic has spread across the United States, many children are experiencing widespread disruptions in daily life. Young children
Social-Emotional Learning is Life Long Learning
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic we all have been checking ourselves to make sure that we are tending to our emotional well-being; practicing self-care and cutting ourselves a break with our usual expectations and goals. It makes sense
Social Emotional Health Should be Our Priority
So you are settled into your new "normal." But your new normal is not normal at all. If you are fortunate to be able to work from home, you may be stressed that you aren't doing enough. You may also