Social and Emotional Learning Books

Social and Emotional Learning Books for Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is integral to classroom culture and students’ overall well-being. Students need to engage with texts that allow them to view characters who encounter challenges and deal with their feelings in complex ways. Support social and emotional learning with these diverse books that build a positive sense of self and help children effectively apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, and establish and maintain respectful relationships. Browse our books or delve deeper into our curated collections:

• Empathy
• Positive Relationships
• Recognizing & Managing Emotions
• Problem-Solving
• Grit & Perseverance
• Perspective-Taking

Looking for more tools to support SEL? Download our printable Social and Emotional Learning Diverse Reading List and browse our Social and Emotional Learning Book Collection.

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