Social and Emotional Learning for the Real World: Grades K – 1 Fiction

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is paramount in today's education, from
preschool to high school. Children of all ages benefit from learning and
applying the skills and attitudes needed to foster healthy relationships, make
good choices, manage emotions and behaviors, overcome stress and challenges, and
care for others. This collection provides early elementary readers with
accessible texts and vivid visuals to serve as their first introduction to SEL
skills and attitudes. Young readers will learn how to show respect and empathy
for others, do their work, and reach their goals. These invaluable skills will
support personal and social growth, and set a strong foundation of SEL for each
early reader.

• Content aligns to the CASEL framework for effective social
and emotional learning programs

• Presented as leveled readers so students
can both learn to read, and read to learn

• Paired nonfiction and fiction
texts may complement each other or stand alone, ensuring the topic is covered no
matter the student or teacher's preference

• Teacher guides equip instructors
with vocabulary, background information, text-dependent questions, and
meaningful practice and activities for each book