Integrating SEL into early education: what’s worked for you?

One of the biggest challenges in early education is helping kids put their feelings into words. Many default to frustration or acting out because they don’t yet have the tools for self-expression.

I’ve been experimenting with simple SEL activities; like feelings wheels, drawing prompts, and reflection questions and I’ve noticed kids engage more and regulate better when given these supports.

For those of you teaching or counseling young children, what strategies or tools have you found most effective for building emotional literacy?

(I’ve been working on some printable resources around this too, happy to share if anyone’s interested.)