About the Project

This project creates a comprehensive, school-wide social-emotional learning (SEL) program for TK–5 students, starting with kindergarten and first grade at Palm Elementary. The initiative focuses on establishing calming corners and providing developmentally appropriate tools, like emotion charts, bilingual visual supports, breathing strategies, and sensory tools, to help students independently manage their emotions and build emotional intelligence. The program is designed with equity in mind, offering culturally responsive materials and supports for diverse learners, including bilingual resources and accommodations for sensory needs. It incorporates student leadership through peer roles and collaborative activities like morning meetings and “emotion councils.” Family engagement is key, with bilingual take-home kits, workshops, and activities highlighting family cultural wisdom and resilience. The program will also partner with local organizations, health clinics, and cultural centers to address systemic barriers and connect families to community resources.