Social and Emotional Learning
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is important for fostering emotional intelligence, resilience and strong interpersonal skills in students. At Kurtz Bros., we provide various engaging resources to support SEL initiatives, helping educators create nurturing environments where students can thrive.
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Coping Cue Cards: Discovery Deck is a therapeutic tool designed to support mental well-being. With 40 cards offering helpful prompts and exercises, this deck encourages reflection and self-care. Perfect for individuals or professionals, it can be used to build coping skills and improve emotional resilience.
Coping Cue Cards: Relaxation Deck is a therapeutic tool designed to help users relax and reduce stress. Featuring 44 unique cards with guided exercises, the deck offers simple, practical techniques to calm the mind and body.
A new twist on the long-time favorite game of Dominoes; this fun game with colorful art will help children recognize and identify emotions on the faces...
The Sensory Trio Fidget Tubes are a set of three engaging toys designed to enhance sensory exploration and fine motor skills.
Create a peaceful space with the Everyone is Welcome Calming Corner Bulletin Board Set. Designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness, this set includes calming visuals and positive messages that encourage self-regulation and emotional well-being.
The Spike Sensory Fidget Ball is a must-have for kids and adults alike, offering a fun and calming experience with its unique, pineapple-like shape and textured silicone surface.
Add a burst of fun to your classroom with the 30 Second Dance Party Button! This simple, glowing button plays 30 seconds of energizing music, perfect for quick brain breaks or spontaneous rewards.
The Express Your Feelings Sensory Bottles are designed to help children identify and manage their emotions in a soothing, interactive way.
The Rainbow Emotions Fidget Poppers are colorful, sensory fidget toys designed to help children identify and express their emotions. Made from soft, BPA-free silicone and sized perfectly for little hands, each fidget popper features one of five emoji-style faces representing different emotions.
The Affirmation Station Bulletin Board Set is an empowering educational tool designed to foster positivity and self-confidence in students.
6 Social Skills Games offers a fun and educational way for children to improve their social understanding. This set includes six engaging games: "Missing Emotions," "Rotten Apples," "Empathy Apples," "Social Scenario Puzzles," "Right or Wrong," and "Lemon Aid."
Coping Cue Cards: Distraction Deck is a set of 44 cards designed to help individuals manage overwhelming emotions by offering engaging and mindful distractions. These easy-to-use prompts encourage users to shift their focus, break negative thought patterns, and promote relaxation.
This set includes a variety of activities, role-playing scenarios, and worksheets that cover topics such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and professionalism. Ideal for children ages 11 and up.
Flat bike tires, forgotten homework, obscene phone calls—more than 70 situations kids could encounter when they are on their own. The prompts in this What Would You Do? book are perfect for skits, journal writing, or class discussions.
A great game aimed to identify and learn how to express and share your emotions.
Emotions Flash Cards is a set of 56 double-sided cards designed to help children and adults identify and understand different emotions. Each card features an expressive face and a corresponding emotion word, making it easier to recognize and articulate feelings.
Products for Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom
Talking about feelings can be difficult, especially for younger children who may not fully understand what they are experiencing. Incorporating resources like games, interactive products and posters into your classroom. Social and emotional learning can help create an environment of openness and understanding. We've highlighted some of our bestselling social and emotional learning activities for each section below:
Bullying and Social Skills Resources
Our bullying and social skills resources provide tools to help combat bullying and promote positive interactions among students. Some bestsellers include:
Emoji cubes: These cubes help students express and identify their emotions while facilitating meaningful conversations about feelings and social dynamics.
My Feelings bean bag: The My Feelings bean bag encourages students to share their emotions openly, fostering empathy and understanding within the classroom.
Closeout Resources
Closeout resources play a role in reinforcing social and emotional learning concepts. Consider the following products for your classroom:
Daily Living Skills progress cards: These cards assist students in tracking their progress in essential life skills
, contributing to their emotional and social development. These cards provide visual cues and motivation for students to improve their daily interactions.
Deep Breathing posters: This classroom poster provides visual reminders for students to practice calming techniques, effectively helping them manage stress and anxiety in various situations.
Early Learning Resources
Early learning is important for developing social and emotional skills in young learners. Some of our favorite resources include:
Big Feelings pineapple deluxe set: This funky pineapple provides a fun and engaging way for children to
explore their emotions and learn effective coping strategies. This interactive resource encourages conversations about feelings in an enjoyable format.
Everyone Is Welcome calming corner: This bulletin board set creates a safe space for students to manage their emotions, promoting emotional regulation and resilience from an early age.
Social Skills Games
Social skills games are effective tools for engaging in teaching essential concepts:
Six Social Skills board games: These popular activities encourage teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills among students, making learning a collaborative experience. These games provide a fun way for students to practice social interactions in a supportive environment.
50 emotion activities: This product offers a variety of exercises that help students recognize and express their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence while keeping the learning process playful and interactive.
Special Needs Resources
Special needs resources are essential for supporting students. Some of these resources include sensory elements for children or extra resources for educators:
All About My Feelings activity set: This set allows students to explore their feelings and enhance self-awareness, promoting emotional growth.
Express Your Feelings sensory bottles: These sensory bottles help students manage their emotions and develop self-regulation skills through sensory exploration.
Explore Our Full Range of Social and Emotional Learning Resources
Kurtz Bros. offers many resources that align with the social and emotional learning curriculum. These allow children to express their emotions in a fun, engaging way that is easy for them to understand. Contact our in-house customer service team for personalized assistance tailored to your needs!