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Big feelings don’t clock out when the bell rings. We sit down with Head Start family advocate Corey Green to explore how self-awareness and relationship skills can transform a school day—from a nervous kindergartner at the door to a high schooler who’s learned to earn trust and use their voice. This is a grounded, practical look at social emotional learning that skips jargon and goes straight to what works in real classrooms and busy homes.

We start with the heart of SEL: helping kids notice what they feel, connect feelings to choices, and navigate boundaries without shutting down their confidence. Corey shares how simple moves—greeting students by name, setting a warm tone with music, and handing out meaningful jobs like line leader—turn chaos into purpose. We talk through the first month of routines, the power of small celebrations when shy students take social risks, and how teachers can honor a child’s voice while drawing a clear line on respect.

Then we dive into older learners and higher-stress settings. Role modeling, not lecturing, becomes the engine: act out a conflict, let students critique what went wrong, and tie those insights back when real moments flare. Instead of piling on punishments, we outline how consistent expectations and earnable privileges build buy-in. At home, parents can mirror the same playbook with step-by-step coaching—show what “clean your room” means, journal patterns to spot triggers, and make time for simple play that strengthens bonds. Throughout, we highlight the triangle of support—school, home, and community resources—and why educator self-care and protected time are essential for SEL that lasts.

If you’re a teacher, parent, or school leader looking to weave social emotional learning into everyday moments without adding another program, you’ll leave with clear strategies you can use tomorrow. Subscribe, share this with a colleague or caregiver, and tell us: which strategy will you try first?

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