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Quick what are the most important skills we need to teach our pre-k children?
While literacy and math skills are really important, social-emotional skills like kindness, sharing and self-regulation are foundational for overall success in life.
Preschool social-emotional skills include the ability to get along with others, collaborate in groups, as well as the ability to regulate intense emotions, focus attention, and persevere in challenging situations.
A recent public health study found that social-emotional wellness in kindergarten is linked with success until age 25.
An important first step in social-emotional development is to teach our little ones to recognize and identify their own emotions. This takes a great deal of practice – use lots of picture books to help!
Explore this wonderful collection of read-aloud books that feature stories about emotions and feelings:
The Way I feel
Sometimes I feel like a mouse
Today I feel silly
When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry...
Jabari Jumps
Elmo and Rosita Teach Friendship
Interested in the HIPPY Program?
At HIPPY Halton, we make sure that every parent has the tools and resources they need to help their children succeed in school. Children have an opportunity to grow into confident, lifelong learners that are eager to learn.
We have empowered 100s of parents through the HIPPY Program both in-person and virtually and we can help you too!