--- title: Silicon Valley International School Blog | Social Emotional Learning description: Social Emotional Learning | Discover a world-class education at Silicon Valley International School's blog. Explore insightful articles on global learning, cultural diversity, and innovative teaching methods. Join us in shaping young minds for a dynamic future. 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[![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Preschool-Chinese-Library-German-cmyk-Book-37.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-power-of-social-emotional-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ##### [The Power of Social-Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-power-of-social-emotional-learning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Social-Emotional-Learning-EY.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/more-than-soft-skills-sel) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [More than Soft Skills: Social-Emotional Learning at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/more-than-soft-skills-sel) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/confidence-creativity-culture) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ##### [Confidence, Creativity & Culture: The Power of Performing Arts at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/confidence-creativity-culture) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/EY_German.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/holistic-learning) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Holistic Learning: Our Commitment to Student 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Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) ##### [Building Beyond Borders: High School Guatemala Service Trip](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/international-service-opportunities-at-intl-upper-school-trip-to-guatemala) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC01343.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-benefits-of-water-play) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [The Benefits of Water Play](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-benefits-of-water-play) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC01095%20copy.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/new-spaces-foster-play-and-learning-in-the-early-years) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [New Spaces Foster Play and Learning in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/new-spaces-foster-play-and-learning-in-the-early-years) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC05143-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/three-things-to-set-you-up-for-success-as-an-upper-school-student) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Three Things To Set You Up For Success As An Upper School Student](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/three-things-to-set-you-up-for-success-as-an-upper-school-student) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/RDC-Signage.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/restaurant-du-chene-play-based-language-learning-in-the-early-years) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [Restaurant du Chêne: Play-Based Language Learning in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/restaurant-du-chene-play-based-language-learning-in-the-early-years) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/SymbolicPlay-PrimaryPhoto.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/symbolic-representation-in-early-years-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [Symbolic Representation in Early Years Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/symbolic-representation-in-early-years-learning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/BlackExcellence-IMG_2595.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-mission-driven-student-centered) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Mission-Driven & 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Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/peace-day-puppets-and-social-emotional-learning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Cover-Small.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/how-was-your-day-questions-to-engage-your-child) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [“How was your day?”: Questions to Engage Your Child](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/how-was-your-day-questions-to-engage-your-child) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0380-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pushing-your-limits-the-duke-of-edinburgh-adventurous-journey) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Pushing Your Limits: The Duke of Edinburgh "Adventurous Journey"](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pushing-your-limits-the-duke-of-edinburgh-adventurous-journey) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3457-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/wellness-tips-for-a-challenging-time) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Student + Parent Wellness Tips for a Challenging Time](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/wellness-tips-for-a-challenging-time) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen%20Shot%202020-03-13%20at%209_40_51%20AM-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/kicking-off-our-distance-learning-plan) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Kicking off Our Distance Learning Plan](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/kicking-off-our-distance-learning-plan) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Audiobook%20Recording%202.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-as-action-creating-a-french-audiobook-library-for-students-with-learning-differences) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Service and Action – Creating a French Audiobook Library for Students with Learning Differences](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-as-action-creating-a-french-audiobook-library-for-students-with-learning-differences) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_0098.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-importance-of-playing-pretend) [Social Emotional 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[Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [Developmental Milestones in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/developmental-milestones-in-the-early-years) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_3609e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/middle-school-advisory-program-supports-students-through-the-challenging-years-of-early-adolescence) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Middle School Advisory Program Supports Students Through the Challenging Years of Early Adolescence](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/middle-school-advisory-program-supports-students-through-the-challenging-years-of-early-adolescence) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2015_2640e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/10-tips-for-a-less-stressful-morning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [10 Tips for a Less Stressful Morning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/10-tips-for-a-less-stressful-morning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2017_5645e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/making-student-wellness-a-priority) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Making Student Wellness a Priority](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/making-student-wellness-a-priority) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0440.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/creating-a-preschooler-approved-healthy-fun-snack-time) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Ideas for a Preschooler-Approved, Healthy & Fun Snack Time](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/creating-a-preschooler-approved-healthy-fun-snack-time) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2017_5969e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/social-emotional-strategies-for-the-early-years) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [How to Help Your Preschool-Aged Child Manage Their 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Student](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/raising-a-well-balanced-student) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/RezaVisitsISTP.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/reza) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Humanitarian and Renowned Photographer, Reza Talks to Students About Social Change Through Art](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/reza) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/stopviolencesign-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/msnationalwalkoutday) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [“Young People Have a Voice Too” – Middle School Student Council Leads Participation in National 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Child](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/top-5-educational-toys-for-young-child) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_4422e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/its-your-childs-first-day-at-istp-ten-tips-for-a-great-start) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [It's Your Child's First Day at INTL! Ten Tips for a Great Start to Preschool](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/its-your-childs-first-day-at-istp-ten-tips-for-a-great-start) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_5623e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/its-back-to-school-time-tips-to-help-your-child-have-a-smooth-transition) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [It's Back-to-School Time! Tips to Help Your Elementary-Aged Child Have a Smooth Transition](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/its-back-to-school-time-tips-to-help-your-child-have-a-smooth-transition) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Oct2016_5346e-2-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/08/7-tips-childs-social-emotional-well-sheri-glucoft-wong) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [7 Tips For Your Child’s Social-Emotional Well-Being, from Sheri Glucoft Wong](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/08/7-tips-childs-social-emotional-well-sheri-glucoft-wong) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1818-225x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/developing-friendship-in-early-childhood) [Social Emotional 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[![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0941-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/05/04/7543) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [4th and 5th Graders Learn About the U.S. Electoral Process with Mock Election](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/05/04/7543) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_9764-465x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/02/16/guest-blogger-cecile-roques-pre-k-music-pre-reading-and-art-inspired-by-peter-and-the-wolf) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [Guest Blogger Cécile Roques: Pre-K Music, Pre-Reading, and Art Inspired by “Peter and the Wolf”](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/02/16/guest-blogger-cecile-roques-pre-k-music-pre-reading-and-art-inspired-by-peter-and-the-wolf) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/istpLionbridgeChineseWeston1-297x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/12/03/attention-professional-translators-are-you-smarter-than-an-istp-third-grader) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Attention Professional Translators: Are you Smarter than an INTL Third Grader?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/12/03/attention-professional-translators-are-you-smarter-than-an-istp-third-grader) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Cohn_Nov2014_6973e-620x414-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/09/14/guest-blogger-carol-slattery-mindfulness-for-children) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Guest Blogger Carol Slattery: Mindfulness for Children](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/09/14/guest-blogger-carol-slattery-mindfulness-for-children) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/large_photo373566_5042912-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/03/24/student-blogger-tai-noelle-r-3rd-grade-poetry-slam) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Student Blogger Tai Noelle R. – 3rd Grade Poetry 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[![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1020-620x463-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/28/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-fun-structured-games-supplement-free-play-recess) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Guest Blogger Maryam Shabani: Fun Structured Games Supplement Free Play at Recess](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/28/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-fun-structured-games-supplement-free-play-recess) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_1316-620x413-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/17/social-emotional-learning-beyond-classroom-playground-istp) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Social Emotional Learning Beyond the Classroom: The 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[![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/chineseproverbforblog-620x230-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/27/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-recess-time-social-emotional-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Guest Blogger Maryam Shabani: Recess – A Time For Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/02/27/guest-blogger-maryam-shabani-recess-time-social-emotional-learning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_3734-300x200-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/10/30/developmentally-appropriate) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [What is Developmentally 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[![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0140-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/16/kates-blog-following-social-emotional-learning-in-the-elementary-school) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Kate's Blog: Following Social Emotional Learning in the Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/16/kates-blog-following-social-emotional-learning-in-the-elementary-school) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Tournoi-des-Ameriques2-620x397-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/01/18/istp-futsal-the-start-of-something-new) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [INTL Futsal: The Start of Something 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[![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0072-1024x680-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/29/tinker-toy-challenge-and-collaboration) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Tinker Toy Challenge and Collaboration](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/29/tinker-toy-challenge-and-collaboration) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Guest Bloggers](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/08/17/guest-bloggers) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Philippes-Blog-What-Skills-Will-Your-Child-Need-to-Be-Successful-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/05/05/what-skills-will-your-child-need-to-be-successful-2) [Social Emotional 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Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Waste-Free Lunch and Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/21/waste-free-lunch-and-learning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Patricias-Blog-To-Zuca-or-Not-to-Zuca1-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/17/to-zuca-or-not-to-zuca) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [To Zuca or Not to Zuca](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/04/17/to-zuca-or-not-to-zuca) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Lessons-on-learning-from-the-yoga-mat-and-beyond-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/31/lessons-on-learning-from-the-yoga-mat-and-beyond) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Lessons on learning from the yoga mat (and beyond)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/31/lessons-on-learning-from-the-yoga-mat-and-beyond) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-The-Beauty-of-Elementary-School-Performances-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/24/the-beauty-of-elementary-school-performances) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [The Beauty of Elementary School Performances](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/03/24/the-beauty-of-elementary-school-performances) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-Taking-Healthy-Risks1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/02/15/taking-healthy-risks) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Taking Healthy Risks](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2011/02/15/taking-healthy-risks) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kates-Blog-A-cardboard-box-is-the-best-toy-of-all___1-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/16/a-cardboard-box-is-the-best-toy-of-all) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [A cardboard box is the best toy of all...](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/12/16/a-cardboard-box-is-the-best-toy-of-all) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Philippes-Blog-A-Big-Order-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2010/11/19/a-big-order-2) [Social Emotional 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