September Newsletter
Leisa Walker-Akinrolabu, LCSW
Ed.d Doctoral Candidate, Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, School Social Worker, Author
This month I am giving you a brief introduction to social-emotional learning (SEL). Our monthly newsletters provide?tools?to increase children's emotional intelligence. Research shows that children with adaptive SEL skills exhibit increased?academic achievement, adaptive behaviors?and healthy life choices. So take a look at some of the key elements of SEL, as well as some age-appropriate books to introduce feelings vocabulary?at home.
Recommended Reading:
"The Way I Feel"- Janan Cain
"Today I Feel..."- Madalena Moniz
“The Color Monster”- Anna Llenas
"Tough Guys Have Feelings Too"- Keith Negley
"Ruby Finds a Worry"- Tom Percival