5 Mindfulness Tools for Social-Emotional Learning Toolkit

If the purpose of education is to prepare young people to lead successful and enriched lives as members of society, then we really must ask the question, what does it take to lead such a life? Is academic aptitude the cornerstone of lifelong achievement? Or is there something more needed to thrive? We believe that if education is to be effective, it must address the whole student. Not just in their academic growth, but in their social and emotional development as well. After all, we are all more than brains and bodies. We are living, breathing, dreaming, and feeling beings who are living in connection with others.

That’s why we believe that Social Emotional Learning is so essential for children and teens, at school and at home. Through SEL, students learn to better understand and navigate their thoughts and feelings, set goals, work and empathize with others, build friendships, and overcome obstacles. With this toolkit, you’ll be able to get a glimpse at how the five core competencies of SEL can be practiced and cultivated through simple, fun, yoga tools.