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The (not so) Secret to SEL

The (not so) Secret to SEL

by Elizabeth Peterson | General Education Topics, SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning

One of the most common questions I get from other teachers is, “What’s the most important part of SEAL?” At first, I had to really think.  Is it the artistic experiences?  Or the explicit teaching?  Or being proactive? But real the answer is so simple, it almost seems...
How Arts Can Help Improve Mental Health

How Arts Can Help Improve Mental Health

by Elizabeth Peterson | SEAL: Social-Emotional Artistic Learning

Taking a painting class or visiting a museum can improve your health and transform your life. Now that we are in the middle of a pandemic, millions of people are turning to art to get opportunities for expression or find a creative outlet.  Attraction to art can also...

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