Welcome
Open Circle provides a unique, evidence-based social and emotional learning program for grades K-5. Working with administrators, educators, counselors, and staff from across the school, Open Circle aims to:
- Proactively develop children’s skills for recognizing and managing emotions, empathy, positive relationships and problem solving
- Help schools develop a community where students feel safe, cared for and engaged in learning.
Open Circle News
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How to Talk to Kids About Coronavirus
March 6, 2020By Kamilah Drummond-Forrester, Director of Open Circle As the mother of four children ranging in age from 5 to 17, I think I’ve heard it all when it comes to the coronavirus COVID-19 every rumor and misunderstanding that gets shared at school and on social media about where it came...
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FEATURED BOOKLIST: Taking Care of Yourself and Others
Practicing mindfulness is one way to promote self-care and better relationships. The titles featured in Open Circle's latest booklist include children’s books about mindfulness practices and stories about showing compassion towards others. READ MORE
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CASEL: SEL Impact
The research documenting the impact of SEL is compelling. More than two decades of research demonstrates that education promoting social and emotional learning (SEL) gets results. READ MORE
- Open Circle's January 2020 eNewsletter
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Did you know Open Circle curates SEL literature?
Peg Sawyer, Open Circle Trainer and Coach, reviews children's literature that relates to social and emotional learning. See our list of recommened children's literature
How We Help Schools & Communities
Open Circle’s whole-school approach:
- Unites schools with common vocabulary
- Improves school climate
- Increases students’ use of prosocial and critical thinking skills
- Reduces negative behaviors such as peer exclusion, bullying and fighting
- Strengthens educators' facilitation and SEL (social emotional learning) skills
- Frees up time for academics through proactive behavior management
