Positive Classroom Communities: Activities to Support Student's Emotional and Social Growth

By Stacy Simonyi, Tania Campanelli, Katherine Lee

In today's classrooms, academic success begins with emotional and social connection. Positive Classroom Communities: Activities to Support Students' Emotional and Social Growth is your practical guide to fostering an environment where every child feels ready to learn.

Rooted in the trusted CASEL framework, this book provides easy-to-implement strategies, flexible activities, and compassionate guidance to help students build self-awareness, manage emotions, navigate relationships, and make responsible decisions. Whether you're new to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) or looking to deepen your practice, this resource empowers you to support each student's unique journey--while nurturing a positive, inclusive classroom culture.

Inside you'll find:

A wide range of responsive and proactive SEL activities Clear explanations of how each activity supports emotional and social growth Tools to assess social and emotional skill development across the year with rubrics and checklists Practical strategies for compassionate classroom management Insightful guidance on building a cohesive, respectful classroom community

Thoughtfully designed for real classrooms, Positive Classroom Communities bridges SEL and everyday teaching--making it easier than ever to meet the whole child and help them thrive.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325179913
• ISBN13: 9780325179919
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 9.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.0" x 10.0"
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 5