Strong Start-PreK: A Social & Emotional Learning Curriculum

by Kenneth W. Merrell, Sara A. Whitcomb Ph.D., Danielle M. Parisi Damico Ph.D.

Studies show that positive social-emotional development is a great predictor of future academic success—and the earlier children start learning critical social-emotional skills, the better. That's why preschools need Strong Start—Pre-K : a field-tested, kid-friendly curriculum that makes it easy to give young children a strong foundation of social-emotional competence. Focused on skills young children will build on and use for the rest of their lives—managing anger, being a good friend, dealing with anxiety, resolving conflicts, and more—this fun and engaging curriculum is Lessons in Strong Start—Pre-K include everything teachers need—optional, easily adaptable scripts, sample scenarios and examples, and creative activities developed just for preschool children—and the "booster" lessons help reinforce new skills and strategies. Plus the included CD-ROM is filled with reproducible classroom materials, such as visual aids to help children learn and bulletins to keep parents informed and encourage them to continue the learning at home. Learn more about the series.

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2008