Social Emotional Stories: Lessons and Learning from Plants and Animals

Storytelling is a learning device that has been used by humans for centuries, and for good reason: it is one of the best ways to increase critical thinking skills and social and emotional learning (SEL). These 24 ready-to-use lessons help elementary students build empathy, improve their self-esteem, increase their engagement with school, and develop a sense of empowerment. Each lesson has: key words and phrases related to the lesson, such as "inner strength," "problem-solving," and "respons...