Paddington Station Preschool - Play-Based Preschool in Denver
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Social- Emotional Learning 

Social Emotional Learning - A Brief Overview

​According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional learning (CASEL.Org), "Social-emotional learning (S.E.L.) is an integral part of education and human development. SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions."
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Feelings chart
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Sensory tools

Social-emotional learning is happening every day, in every way, and during play! 

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Social-emotional skill building and development is foundational to the philosophy of Paddington Station Preschool. For many students, Paddington Station is one of the first opportunities to foster personal independence and build healthy relationships with peers.  As individuals, we learn about our own identity through interactions with others. Students are learning how to recognize and manage emotions, contribute to classroom communities, build confidence, cultivate empathy, and create strong bonds with friends and teachers alike.  Teachers at Paddington Station model a variety of social-emotional strategies in order to help students identify coping skills they can use during challenging moments.  Just as play is incorporated into all aspects of curriculum, social-emotional learning is seamlessly woven into every day. 

We create social-emotional learning opportunities based on the following  CASEL.Org frameworks:
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Management 
  • Social Awareness
  • Relationship Skills
  • Responsible Decision-Making ​

Social-Emotional Scope and Sequence 
Paddington Station has also crafted a Social-Emotional Scope and Sequence in order to inform developmentally appropriate practices.  The Social-Emotional Scope and Sequence details the trajectory of skill building that occurs from ages 2 - 6. 


What does social-emotional learning look like in the classroom? 

  • Daily morning meeting and closing reflection circle
  • Individual greetings for every child 
  • Social stories crafted for individuals students and classroom communities 
  • Social-emotional lesson plans specific to age groups 
  • Feelings/emotion charts for visual reference 
  • Social-emotional resource library (including books, sensory tools, manipulative, and more) 
  • Visual schedules, classroom community job charts, and varied transition tools
  • Emotionally responsive instructional supports 
  • Cozy individual spaces in every classroom 
  • "Solution Cards" and other visual supports for problem solving 
  • Integrated approach with all classroom instruction 
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Student selected feelings chart
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Social-emotional resource materials
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Reading nook with integrated art
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Community job chart

Social-emotional resources for families

Social-Emotional Resource list - PDF with Amazon links included 
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Creating Connections - Extending the Learning from Paddington to Home! - PDF for families 

Paddington Station Book List - website page for book recommendations, including social-emotional books 

50 Must Have Picture Books to Teach Social-Emotional Skills - article 
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Calming tools
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Visual language prompts
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Identity exploration through self-portraits

Social-emotional articles 

Teaching Your Child to Cooperate With Requests

​Teaching Your Child to Express and Identify Emotions 

​Teaching Your Child to Become Independent with Routines

Fostering Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children 

How We Can Help Kids With Transitions 

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Visual schedule
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Collaborative art project
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Emotional Weather Wheel
Phone
303.333.9154

Email
[email protected]
Address 
1301 Quebec St.
Denver, CO 80220
Paddington Station is a Member of the Association of Colorado independent schools
Paddington Station is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools
Paddington Station is a member of the Colorado Diversity Network
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  • Home
    • Greeting from Head of School
    • Strategic Plan
    • History >
      • Colorado State Historic Designation
    • Giving >
      • Annual Giving
      • Annual Report
      • Taking Flight: The Deb Deverell Legacy Campaign
    • Blog
    • Kind Words
    • In the News
  • Why Play at Paddington?
    • Why Play?
    • Curriculum
    • Social Emotional Learning
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion >
      • Glossary of Terms
      • Affinity Group: Parents of Children of Color
      • Family Toolkit
    • Outdoor Classroom
    • Our Team >
      • Meet Our Teachers
      • Meet Our Administrators
      • Meet Our Staff
      • Meet Our Board
      • Meet Our PFA
      • Professional Development
    • Career Opportunities
  • Admission
    • Admission
    • Class Offerings
    • Tuition & Payment Options
    • Extended Day
    • Financial Assistance
    • Summer Camp
    • Inquire or Schedule a Tour
  • Resources
    • Great Books for Children
    • 1,000 Books by Kindergarten
    • Play-Based Articles
    • DEI Family Toolkit
    • Recommended Reading for Separation Anxiety
  • Current Families
    • All Aboard!
    • Handbook & Directory
    • Important Forms
    • 25-26 Calendar
    • Class Lists 2024-25
    • Gift Giving at Paddington
    • Gala 2025
    • Parent Portal
  • Contact