Actionable Tips For Overcoming the Barriers to Implementing SEL in Your Classroom

Did you know that EQ is a better indicator of life success than IQ?

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is part of the national curriculum—and for good reason! When children are able to learn social and emotional skills at a young age, they have a strong foundation to build healthy connections, develop emotional awareness and regulation skills, and approach life’s challenges with resilience and openness.

As an educator, you play an influential role in helping your students build the social and emotional skills they’ll carry with them as they grow up.

You likely have a deep passion for supporting your students to develop these skills, but we know that implementing SEL in the classroom comes with a range of challenges and barriers.

Read this article to learn about the common challenges in effectively implementing SEL and read up on Smiling Mind’s tips for overcoming them.