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TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS

Social and emotional learning (SEL) helps children grow their self and social
awareness. They will learn how to manage their emotions and foster empathy
toward others. Lessons and support in SEL help children build relationship skills,
establish positive habits in communication and cooperation, and make better
decisions. By incorporating SEL in early reading, children will have the opportunity
to explore different emotions, as well as learn ways to cope with theirs and
those of others.

BEFORE READING
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Talk to the reader about fear. Explain that it is an emotion everyone experiences.
Discuss: How do you feel when you are afraid? How do you react? Do you
notice other people reacting the same way? Do your friends share some of
the same fears?

AFTER READING
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Talk to the reader about how to recognize when someone else is scared.
Discuss: How can you talk to a friend who is afraid? What should you
do and say to help a friend overcome his or her fears?

SEL GOAL
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Young students struggle to understand their own emotions, and it can
be even more difficult for them to recognize how someone else is feeling.
Being able to spot clues in a friend’s body language and actions will help
improve their social awareness skills. Lead students in a discussion about
how they react to something that scares them. By sharing this information
with each other, students can learn how to communicate with a friend or
peer who might be feeling scared.