The MOST Important Social Skill for Young Learners

Expectations for today’s youngest students are higher and more rigorous than ever, but these little learners are also just learning how to be safe, respectful, and responsible as they interact with each other. With so much to teach in such little time, where do we start? SST8 Early Childhood consultants Michelle Smith and Stacey Smith are back this week to talk about one particularly critical skill for early learners, and the ways that developmentally appropriate practice and PBIS help us build it. 

Co-Hosts: Michelle Smith and Stacey Smith, SST8 Early Childhood Consultants

Additional Resources

Empathy In The Classroom: Why Should I Care? (Article by Edutopia)

Respectful Touch: 60 Second Strategy (Video | 1 min)

The Serious Business of Play (Article by PBIS Apps)