Social-Emotional Development in the Early Years

Social-emotional competencies developed in early childhood predict academic success, relationship quality, and mental health outcomes across the lifespan, as demonstrated by the CASEL framework research (2020) and Jones & Kahn's meta-analysis (2017). This guide synthesises current research on social-emotional learning in preschool contexts.

Contents

• The Science of Early SEL
• Emotional Regulation Strategies
• Building Empathy & Perspective-Taking
• Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood
• Trauma-Informed Practices
• Supporting Diverse Learners