Social-Emotional Development

17 Tips for Helping Young Children with Cooperation and Sharing

July 23, 2026
If you’re an early childhood professional or a parent of young children, you know how important it is to teach kids interpersonal skills like cooperation and sharing. Adapted from the…
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14 Small Actions that Make a Big Difference to Students

July 7, 2026
As the new school year gets underway, what are some specific, manageable actions you can take to support your students’ success? Adapted from some must-read Brookes books, here are 14…
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How to Boost Learning with Breathe–Move–Learn: Sample Lesson 1

June 16, 2026
Today we’re excited to welcome Marcia Lee Unnever, author of the Brookes book Breathe–Move–Learn with Young Children, back to the blog! Marcia’s book just won a prestigious Nautilus Book Awards…
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9 Reasons Why Your School Needs a Crisis Team

May 12, 2026
This article was adapted from The School Crisis Planning Guide by David Schonfeld, M.D., FAAP, Thomas Demaria, Ph.D., & Marcia Quackenbush, M.S., MFT. If you’re a school leader working with…
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10 Trauma-Sensitive Tips to Help Students Feel Safer in School

March 17, 2026
The ongoing impact of trauma is one of the biggest barriers to learning. Whether students are in the midst of trauma or feel unsafe from past experiences, there are many…
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11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Build a More Trauma-Sensitive Classroom

December 19, 2025
(Post updated December 2025) As a new year unfolds, how can you meet the needs of children who come to school with physical and emotional needs that stem from…
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6 Ways to Help Young Children Thrive in 2026

December 4, 2025
As we say goodbye to a challenging 2025, your goals for the new year ahead are probably taking shape. We’ve collected some of the best tips and resources from our…
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3 Ways to Help Students Practice Gratitude

November 3, 2025
While stress, anxiety, and uncertainty can sometimes make it hard to focus on what we’re thankful for, teaching students ways to actively practice gratitude is one small way to build…
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8 Actions That Help Ease Young Children’s Anxiety

September 15, 2025
Updated 9/15/2025 Young children who frequently experience anxious feelings need patient, caring, and knowledgeable adults to provide them with effective support. Adapted from the home visiting guidebook Tackling the Tough…
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10 Ways to Support Young Children’s Resilience and Healing

July 29, 2025
To cope with stressors and big feelings, young children need caring adults who know how to support them sensitively and effectively. Adapted from the important new book Uniting Infant Mental…
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