Social Butterflies

My passion has always been working with children. Initially, my focus was Early Childhood Education where I taught preschoolers. However, my interests led me down a different path to become a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) specializing in Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL targets the growth of self-awareness, self-regulation, self-control, social skills, and responsible decision-making. These skills are necessary for success in school and in life. My ultimate objective is to aid children in understanding how to manage complex emotions, develop a healthy sense of self-worth, and acquire social and emotional skills by learning to express empathy, kindness, and compassion. Every child can benefit from effective coping mechanisms and techniques for regulating heightened emotions. I enjoy designing activities that incorporate arts and crafts and outdoor play into SEL lessons. I also have an extensive selection of picture books that cover a range of SEL subjects. Books are a great tool to engage children in topics, and it fosters a love of reading.