Why Music and Movement Matter for SEL
FREE PREVIEWEmotion Regulation
FREE PREVIEWListening, Patience, and Taking Turns
Cooperating and Connecting with Peers
Chapter 1 Reflection
Infants (Birth–18 Months) Co‑Regulation and Secure Attachment
Toddlers (18–36 Months) Emotion Naming and Emerging Self‑Management
Preschoolers (3–5 Years) Emotion Regulation, Cooperation, and Listening
Preschool Social‑Emotional Learning Link
Chapter 2 Review
Incorporate Emotional Vocabulary
Songs With Built‑In SEL Opportunities
Name the Feeling
Connecting Emotions to Musical Vocabulary
Co‑Regulate with Sound
Using Upbeat Music to Release Tension and Reset
Routine Cues
Chapter 3 Reflection
Supporting Self‑Management Through Predictability
Cooperation, Listening, and Peer Connection
Group Norms in Song
Use Music to Promote Mindful Awareness
How Music Enhances Mindful Awareness
Chapter 4 Review
