Social & Emotional Learning

The Social and Emotional Learning books and resources featured below are perfect for starting conversations, complementing activities, and engaging students. From helping kids identify and name their feelings to helping you promote empathy and mutual respect, these resources support students as they develop the skills they need to become and remain emotionally and mentally healthy.

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The Social and Emotional Learning books and resources featured below are perfect for starting conversations, complementing activities, and engaging students. From helping kids identify and name their feelings to helping you promote empathy and mutual respect, these resources support students as they develop the skills they need to become and remain emotionally and mentally healthy.


Character Traits That Support SEL



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Character Traits
That Support SEL

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More Ways to Support SEL


More Ways to Support SEL

Help Kids Identify and Name
Their Feelings and Moods

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Click to shop the Feelings & Moods category.Click to shop the Feelings & Moods category.

Create a Welcoming Environment
in Your School and Community

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Help Kids Identify and Name
Their Feelings and Moods

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Create a Welcoming Environment
in Your School and Community

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Promote Empathy and Self-Esteem
with Diverse Books

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Explore Grief, Loss, and Healing
with Your Students

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Click to shop the Grief, Loss, and Healing category.Click to shop the Grief, Loss, and Healing category.

Promote Empathy and Self-Esteem
with Diverse Books

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Explore Grief, Loss, and Healing
with Your Students

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Share Empowering Stories
about Women and Girls

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Encourage Family Time
with Favorite Read Alouds

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Share Empowering Stories
about Women and Girls

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Encourage Family Time
with Favorite Read Alouds

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Supporting Grieving Students

Together, the New York Life Foundation and First Book are working to empower and equip those working with bereaved children and families by providing necessary resources and meaningful stories.

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Supporting Grieving Students

Together, the New York Life Foundation and First Book are working to empower and equip those working with bereaved children and families by providing necessary resources and meaningful stories.

Tap to explore the Supporting Grieving Students page.Tap to explore the Supporting Grieving Students page.

Click to download the Taking Care Educator Guide to Healthy Habits for Student Emotional Wellness resource.Click to download the Taking Care Educator Guide to Healthy Habits for Student Emotional Wellness resource.

Taking Care: An Educator Guide to Healthy Habits for
Student Emotional Wellness

Developed in response to First Book educators' concerns about the mental health challenges faced by students, this guide contains best practices and activities to optimize mental fitness and emotional resilience and decrease stress and anxiety.

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Taking Care: An Educator
Guide to Healthy Habits for
Student Emotional Wellness

Developed in response to First Book educators' concerns about the mental health challenges faced by students, this guide contains best practices and activities to optimize mental fitness and emotional resilience and decrease stress and anxiety.

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Time for Change: Dream. Act. Change Our World.

Changemaking is the idea that, in collaboration with others, every person can apply creative solutions to address problems in their communities. Help foster Changemaking with the Time for Change program.

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Time for Change:
Dream. Act. Change Our World.

Changemaking is the idea that, in collaboration with others, every person can apply creative solutions to address problems in their communities. Help foster Changemaking with the Time for Change program.

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Click to explore the Time for Change Canada page.Click to explore the Time for Change Canada page.

Time for Change: Dream. Act. Change Our World.

Changemaking is the idea that, in collaboration with others, every person can apply creative solutions to address problems in their communities. Help foster Changemaking with the Time for Change program.

Click to explore the Time for Change Canada page.Click to explore the Time for Change Canada page.

Tap to explore the Time for Change page.Tap to explore the Time for Change page.

Time for Change:
Dream. Act. Change Our World.

Changemaking is the idea that, in collaboration with others, every person can apply creative solutions to address problems in their communities. Help foster Changemaking with the Time for Change program.

Tap to explore the Time for Change Canada page.Tap to explore the Time for Change Canada page.

Click to download the Trauma Toolkit.Click to download the Trauma Toolkit.

Trauma Toolkit

Learn how childhood trauma affects a student's ability to learn, best practices to support their development, the importance of educator self-care, and more in this expert-informed toolkit.

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Trauma Toolkit

Learn how childhood trauma affects a student's ability to learn, best practices to support their development, the importance of educator self-care, and more in this expert-informed toolkit.

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Click to download the Respect & Empathy Toolkit.Click to download the Respect & Empathy Toolkit.

Promoting Respect & Empathy: A Toolkit for Educators
of All Grades

Want great ideas on how to promote respect and empathy among your students? First Book members from across the US share their lesson plans, tips, and recommendations in this first-of-its-kind toolkit!

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Promoting Respect & Empathy:
A Toolkit for Educators
of All Grades

Want great ideas on how to promote respect and empathy among your students? First Book members from across the US share their lesson plans, tips, and recommendations in this first-of-its-kind toolkit!

Tap to download the Respect & Empathy Toolkit.Tap to download the Respect & Empathy Toolkit.