Social-Emotional Development

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

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… Read more

12 Tips for Supporting Students’ Social Skills This Year

July 17, 2025
When it comes to long-term success in life, social skills and emotional development are just as important as academics. As you gear up for the next school year, here are… Read more

INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Ways to Help Children Learn About Emotions

July 2, 2025
Looking to help young children develop emotional literacy? Start with these 5 practical suggestions from the Brookes book Tackling the Tough Stuff:   Read more