SED Learning - Frog Street

SED and Whole-Child Learning

Social-Emotional Development That Supports Every Domain

Effective instruction begins with emotional safety. Children learn more and teachers teach more effectively when daily routines include time and tools to develop relationships, self-regulation, and peer connection. This foundation creates the conditions where academic learning can flourish.

What SED Integration Looks Like in Daily Instruction

Built Into Every Moment, Not Added On

Rather than introduce SED as a separate subject, every Frog Street curriculum integrates developmentally appropriate SED through:

Classroom agreements that build ownership and community through shared expectation
Emotional literacy tools that give children vocabulary to express feelings appropriately
Brain-compatible self-regulation routines that teach calming techniques matched to different emotional states
Morning meetings and circle time structures that strengthen connections before content delivery
Predictable transitions that reduce anxiety and behavior challenges between activities
Conflict resolution prompts that guide children through problem-solving with decreasing adult support
Movement and mindfulness activities that connect physical and emotional regulation

Programs align with Conscious Discipline® and meet Head Start performance standards and Pre-K SED benchmarks in multiple states. This integration means you’re not trying to “fit in” SED—it’s already woven through every part of the day.

Support for Behavior, Learning, and Family Engagement

A Unified Approach to Reducing Friction and Increasing Trust

Programs that implement integrated SED through Conscious Discipline® report fewer behavioral interruptions, improved child focus, and higher levels of family engagement. This translates to more time for learning and stronger outcomes across all domains.

Behavior guidance tools

are built into the teacher script using Conscious Discipline® language that shifts from punitive approaches to teaching moments.

SED language is mirrored

children hear consistent messages at school and home.

Routines support transitions

and reduce friction points, turning potentially challenging moments into smooth progressions.

Educators experience less stress

and more instructional time when children can regulate emotions and solve problems more independently.

This alignment supports long-term outcomes, including kindergarten readiness, improved home-school connection, and teacher retention due to reduced classroom stress. Programs consistently report that strong SEL foundations lead to stronger academic performance.

Program Outcomes Aligned to Whole-Child Development

Instruction that Advances Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Growth

When SEL is embedded into instructional routines through Conscious Discipline®, children improve in:

Expressing and managing emotions with appropriate words and strategies rather than disruptive behaviors
Following group expectations through internal motivation rather than external rewards or punishment
Forming and sustaining peer relationships that support collaborative learning and reduce isolation
Completing multi-step activities with greater focus and persistence through emotional regulation
Transitioning between learning environments with less anxiety and more independence
Engaging with early literacy, math, and language content because their emotional needs are addressed

Begin With a Curriculum That Embeds What Matters

When SEL, language development, and instructional goals are aligned, children benefit from a predictable, engaging, and safe learning experience. This supports not just readiness but belonging—the foundation for all learning success.

To explore how this works across programs, visit:

Curriculum Hub

See how SEL is integrated across age levels and program structures.

Professional Development

Explore training that builds teacher confidence in SEL implementation.

Family Engagement

Learn how SEL extends to home through consistent messaging and activities.

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