What are social-emotional skills?
Social-emotional skills are essential for connecting with others! They help us manage our emotions, build healthy relationships, and feel empathy.
Some examples of social-emotional skills in use are:
Recognizing if someone is sad, and asking if they’re ok
Expressing yourself with your friends in a different way than with your parents
Understanding your thoughts and feelings, and being able to relate to others
While these skills may sound complex, social and emotional development begins at a very young age. Babies start learning these skills from birth! As soon as they begin interacting with the people who care for them, they begin to develop an understanding of feelings.
