How to integrate Social

and Emotional Learning in

TK and Kindergarten - A
Grade Level PLC
Presentation
By Mary Armas
In what ways can we effectively
integrate Social and Emotional
Learning Practices into the TK and
Kindergarten curriculum to foster the
holistic development of young
learners?
1. Connection to
Teacher Leadership
➔ CSTP 2.3 Establish and maintain learning
environments that are physically,
intellectually, and emotionally safe
➔ CSTP 6
6.3 Collaborate with colleagues and the
broader professional community to support
teacher and student learning
➔ NBPTS :Proposition 1: Teachers are committed
to students and learning. Recognize Individual
Differences in Their Students and Adjust Their
Practice Accordingly
Research
Currently our district only offers SEL
curriculum supports to TK and our School
Counselors. We share one school counselor
for every two sites. She is only available 2-3
days a week.
➔ Additional Research
Program guide. CASEL Program Guide. (n.d.).
https://pg.casel.org/review-programs/
➔ https://challengingbehavior.org/resources/ National
Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
Ex: Teaching Emotions: Activity Ideas to share with Families
My idea:
● Create a presentation on the importance of
providing appropriate social and emotional
learning in the TK and Kindergarten classrooms.
I will include ideas for lesson implementation
and skills necessary for students to be
successful in their own self regulation. I will
show this during our upcoming PLC.
● I will create a google form with suggestions and
comments that assist me in analyzing the
effectiveness of my leadership project. I hope to
gain more insight into what my colleagues
needs are in providing more SEL lessons into
their classroom. Since we are changing our
TK/Kinder program schedule next year there will
be more time available in the day for this type of
specialized instruction. I would like for us to
come up with a game plan for next year and
how we implement and create a curriculum for
our students.
Timeline
So far I have… Next I will… Challenges I
Done research on different Present my PLC face…
SEL ideas, started my presentation to my
Providing resources to
presentation, met with my colleagues and give a
teachers who need it,
mentor and discussed follow up Google Survey.
convincing district to
ideas. Presenting ideas to my PBIS
provide additional
team during our next
resources to teachers
leadership meeting.
So far I have:
Met with my PBIS team and presented my
ideas to our TK/Kinder PLC. Met with my
mentor teacher to review and get feedback.
I also sent out a Google Survey for feedback
from my colleagues
Slides from my
PLC
Next, I will discuss future SEL
curriculum with my TK and
Kinder team as well as
District Administration
during our upcoming
meeting on May 29th.
Challenge: Convincing our
district to provide
appropriate resources and
curriculum for our new full
day Kinder and TK programs.
Proud Moment: My principal
asked me if I could be a part
of our district’s upcoming SEL
team. I will be presenting
ideas and lesson plans with
colleagues across our district.