# Merrell's Strong Start—Grades K-2 A Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum, Second Edition [Sara A. Whitcomb, Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=3480&Name=Sara+Whitcomb,Ph.D.), [Danielle M. Parisi Damico, Ph.D.](https://products.brookespublishing.com/cw_Contributorinfo.aspx?ContribID=3481&Name=Danielle+Parisi%20Damico,Ph.D.) Early Childhood, K-12 Teach social-emotional competence to preschoolers with the NEW edition of the _Strong Start—Grades K–2_ curriculum! Part of the _Strong Kids™_ series, _Strong Start_ is the fun, easy way to help children develop the social-emotional skills they need to build a strong foundation for school success. Contains Companion Materials | | | --- | | Paperback
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