The Importance of Social Emotional Learning with Jess Grace

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As we are in the final push of the school year, it’s a good time to check in with others and their mental wellness after the pandemic trauma of the last two years. Students, parents, and teachers have all felt the mental and emotional drain, and the toll on learning has been enormous. Social skills and emotions have EVERYTHING to do with how a student learns, and today’s guest is a proven expert. Ironically, the day of recording for this episode is Social Emotional Learning Day, so our topic today is very timely. Join us to learn more!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jess Grace, aka “Miss Jess,” is a Social Emotional learning consultant and the founder of Social and Kind. She has worked with kids ages 2-25 for over 20 years in many different environments, working with kids with autism and developmental delays. Her work in schools as a speech language pathology assistant showed her the need in helping kids learn social skills and communication. After moving back to southern California, she decided to focus her work on social groups, helping kids of all ages  stock their toolbox with skills to defeat their worries and find their superpowers. Her practice includes facilitating social groups after school and on weekends, supporting kids in schools, and training teachers to best support their students. She is also a yoga and mindfulness teacher, which serves her well in the work she does with students. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why emotions are tied into every part of a student’s education</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The basis for the social emotional curriculum that Jess implements: kindness, bravery, resilience, and inclusion</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How social emotional learning is an umbrella that covers feelings, a