Resource Library
Welcome to the Changing Perspectives Resource Library. This resource library is designed to provide educators with summaries and links to other publications and organizations for further reading about a range of topics related to social-emotional learning, differences, diversity, and education. Our hope is to curate resources that you can use for your own learning, share with colleagues and/or parents to support greater awareness, education and practical tools for improving student well-being.
Use the menu on the left to search resources by topic or audience (you may select more than one menu item at a time; search results will include resources that meet all your selected menu items). When selected, a menu item will be highlighted in blue. Click on a blue menu item to de-select it and remove it from your search criteria.
Resources on this page are updated monthly. If you know of a resource we should include, send it to us!

From Childmind.org: Signs your child might be struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, or depression, and how to help

From Edutopia: “How can we support social and emotional development and play, especially for our youngest learners, whether we’re in in-person, remote, or hybrid environments?”

From The Mighty: “When my child sees a child with a disability or difference, what you suggest I tell them when I notice them staring?””

From Childmind.org: “Some kids need help learning to control their emotions, and resist impulsive behavior.”

From KQED: “Self-compassion leads to learning goals instead of performance goals — such as trying again after messing up.”

From PBS: “Holding it together during high-stress moments is one of most important skills we can develop as parents.”

From The Wallace Foundation: “Teachers are confident they can help build students’ social-emotional skills, but say they could use more support.”

From Edutopia: “Teachers can play a critical role in helping students understand their responses to losses and move through the grieving process.”

From Happy You Happy Family: “Read these picture books about kindness, and you’ll be priming your child’s brain to grow into a kind, compassionate soul.”

From He’s Extraordinary: “Although meltdowns may seem unpredictable, there is a clear pattern that happens before, after, and during a meltdown.”

From The Mighty: “…for people with alexithymia, identifying and processing emotions … can feel next to impossible the majority of the time.”

From KQED: “In good times and in hard times, parents can take steps to help their children strengthen their emotional competence.”