Social and Emotional Learning Information
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions. We also set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Making SEL skills part of the learning equation helps children succeed in school and life. With social and emotional skills, children can manage their feelings, build healthy relationships, and navigate social environments. When adults are supported by good policies and training, children develop the skills needed to prepare them for the world. (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, dpi.wi.gov)
Students at the middle school level are entering a development stage that includes many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. They are developing their self-identity and their identity with their peers. The transition from elementary school to middle school can be a stressful and overwhelming time for children in this age group. At JWMS, social emotional skills are not only encouraged in every classroom but directly taught by teachers through character lessons, restorative practices, service learning projects, and classroom community building.
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