Lucy Elementary School

Reading WORKS! Read books with your child that support Social Emotional Learning and create World Changers! 

There are so many ways to engage children in social emotional learning (SEL). We can support both our children’s literacy skills and their SEL growth by thoughtfully incorporating meaningful books. The following books are organized by broad categories related to SEL, and all can help children learn valuable skills about themselves, others, and the world around them. There is even a category at the end for adults, so you can join the learning! We encourage you to read these children’s books alongside your child to engage in the rich discussions to which these books naturally lend themselves. You may use this downloadable template to help guide discussion and reflections. Grab a book (or three!) and snuggle up for some beautiful and SEL-approved stories!

22 Children's Books That Support SEL — Better Kids