SANTA MONICA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 23, 2024 / Kinder Ready, a leading advocate for early childhood education, is proud to announce the launch of an innovative Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program designed to equip preschool children-six year olds with essential skills to navigate emotional milestones in today's ever-changing global community.

Amidst the challenges faced by children, families, and the education community, Kinder Ready recognizes the critical need for fostering social and emotional development in early learners. The newly developed SEL program incorporates evidence-based strategies to enhance cognitive flexibility, response inhibition, attention control, working memory, emotional knowledge and expression, and more.

At Kinder Ready, we believe that investing in the social and emotional well-being of our preschool populations is a cornerstone for building a positive future. The SEL program is not just a curriculum; it's a holistic approach to mental health, promoting inclusivity, gender sensitivity, and age-specific strategies tailored for children preschool to six years old.

Key Features of the Kinder Ready SEL Program:

• Holistic approach addressing specific needs of preschoolers.
• Inclusive, gender-sensitive, and age-specific interventions.
• Rubric tracking system (1-4) for measuring developmental social and emotional skills.
• Brain research-backed activities to promote cognitive flexibility, response inhibition, attention control, and more.

The SEL program emphasizes the importance of tracking and measuring progress through classroom observations, anecdotal records, and parent surveys. By implementing intentional SEL-based programs, Kinder Ready aims to reverse the effects of stress or emotional needs.

As part of the commitment to creating safer and more secure school communities, Kinder Ready is determined to address the root causes of violence by expanding expertise in mental health and social-emotional learning for youth.

SEL Day at a Glance:

• Empathy interviews
• Morning meeting with greetings and sharing time
• Activities, sorts, and discussions on kindness
• Read-alouds on emotions
• Peace place/calm-down corner for stress relief
• Brain breaks with dance parties and yoga
• Various interactive activities promoting SEL skills

Incorporating findings from brain research, Cognitive Flexibility component is designed to aid young learners in adapting their behavior and thought processes across various environments. This encompasses adjusting to new classrooms, environments, or changes within the home, as well as being open to meeting new peers. This skill involves seamlessly transitioning from the "big picture" to "smaller details" and vice versa.

Moreover, Cognitive Flexibility fosters the ability to regulate stress, exhibit empathy towards others, and embrace novel experiences. To further support this, Kinder Ready implements assigned play groups and learning groups on occasion, strategically grouping children by color or number to facilitate interactions and help them adapt to new peers they may not typically engage with. This comprehensive approach aims to cultivate a well-rounded foundation for young learners, equipping them with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of their social, academic, and home environments.

Kinder Ready believes that SEL is the pathway to positive learning outcomes, providing children with the tools to discuss their feelings, exhibit prosocial behaviors, and develop conflict resolution skills.

Consequently, supporting parents and the community, Kinder Ready offers home extension handouts and parenting groups to share strategies for nurturing children socially and emotionally.

About the Company - Kinder Ready:

Kinder Ready is a dedicated advocate for early childhood education, committed to providing innovative programs and resources to support the social and emotional development of preschool children. With a vision for a safer and more secure school community, Kinder Ready focuses on empowering children, families, and educators with the tools they need for a positive future.

For further information on Kinder Ready's SEL program, visit the following link: https://www.kinderready.com/

Media Details:

Company Name: Kinder Ready
Company's Website: https://www.kinderready.com/
Contact Person Name: Elizabeth Fraley
Location: 1112 Montana Ave., Santa Monica CA 90403

SOURCE: Kinder Ready