From Morning to Night: Incorporating Social Emotional Learning in Homeschool

Navigating the world of homeschooling can be as rewarding as it is challenging, particularly when it comes to incorporating social emotional learning (SEL) into the daily curriculum. In the latest episode of our podcast, "The OT is in," we had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Sautter, an expert in social emotional learning and a speech pathologist who specializes in supporting neurodivergent children. This episode is a resource goldmine for homeschooling parents looking to seamlessly integrate social emotional learning into their daily routines.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Importance of Social Emotional Learning in everyday activities and routines.
• Elizabeth's resources are targeted primarily to parents of neurodivergent children.
• Integration of social emotional learning in natural routines.
• The connection between bodily sensations and emotional states.
• The relationship between the interoceptive system and the management of social and personal responses.
• Specific social emotional learning strategies and tools like the PACE acronym.
• Integration of social emotional learning into regular activities such as meals, play, and travel.
• Elizabeth's book and its structure, focusing on different settings like home, community, holidays, and bridging home with school.
• The use of literature and storytelling to teach emotional identification and empathy.
• Activities and tasks from the book aimed at enhancing social emotional learning.
• Utilizing journals and coloring books to foster mindfulness and gratitude.
• Practical exercises for families to incorporate mindfulness in daily routines.
• Common parental concerns about prioritizing daily tasks and integrating social emotional learning effectively.
• How caregivers can use Elizabeth's tools to assess and respond to emotional cues in children.

Links and Resources From Today's Show

• Fundamentals of Social-Emotional Learning
• Bridges Learning System
• What To Do When Your Child Is Having A Hard Time: Nurturing Neurodiversity, Morning, Noon and Night
• Social and Emotional Learning Resources from Elizabeth Sautter
• Practical Activities to Boost Executive Functioning for Kids and Teens
• Adding Art to your Homeschool
• Adding Literature to Lunchtime

Connect with Sarah Collins

• Follow Sarah on Instagram @homeschoolOT
• Join the Facebook Group: Homeschool and Occupational Therapy with Sarah Collins, homeschoolOT
• Visit the Homeschool OT Website

 

Connect with our guest, Elizabeth Sautter

Elizabeth A. Sautter, MA, CCC, is a speech-language pathologist/social emotional expert, speaker, author, and trainer. She is the author of Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick! Practical activities to help your child manage emotions, navigate social situations & reduce anxiety, along with many other resources, including an online course and community for parents. Elizabeth collaborates with the Zones of Regulation team as a trainer and is a co-author of the Zones children's books, card decks, and games. She is also part of the EveryDay Regulation team with the focus on providing neurodiversity affirming resources for whole body regulation. She loves to connect on Instagram @elizabeth.sautter , Facebook ElizabethSautterMACCCSLP or via her website: ElizabethSautter.com