#SELday: Uplifting Hearts, Connecting Minds
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National SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Day was on Friday, March 10th, 2023!
Harnett County Schools joined with schools across the country (and the world) in promoting the long-term benefits for students and how integrating SEL skills into their daily lives increases their chances for long-term success!
Dunn Elementary students participated in a writing assignment in their class that focused on team-building and following instructions. The classroom teacher integrated SEL learning with core curriculum standards to help students learn this valuable life skill. Lessons and information learned was posted throughout the school to integrate social and emotional learning throughout the school day!
South Harnett Elementary integrated SEL into students’ daily activities. Classroom teachers, school staff, and counselors work together to include decision-making, self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship skills into the students’ daily routines.
Highland Middle School students begin their week on Mondays by integrating SEL activities into their classrooms. Students learn how to work together and use this to help shape their week and increase academic engagement. Middle school students struggle with discovering who they are and how they fit in with their peers. Social and emotional learning helps to teach students about themselves and how to work collaboratively with their classmates.
Harnett Central High School was the first high school to begin integrating social emotional learning throughout the school day. Students receive SEL instruction on Wednesdays in their core classes. These skills are necessary for their future careers and lives. Employers routinely rate interpersonal skills as a top priority for employment.
SEL skills are essential and provide well researched benefits for students’ academic performance, social & emotional skills, and attitudes about self and school. Developing social and emotional skills begin as young as preschool and will continue throughout high school graduation and beyond!
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