Episode 15: A Conversation About Tools for Life in the Early Years

In this episode, A Conversation About Tools for Life in the Early Years, a social emotional learning approach, is taken from a larger video presentation recorded with ASCY’s Susan Lepore and Negin Zarifian. Together, they explore the social emotional learning (SEL) approach known as Tools for Life, offering both theoretical insights and practical strategies for early years educators.

This two-part session is designed to support educators by first providing an overview of the foundational concepts behind TFL Early Years, and then diving into the practical application of the nine key Tools for Life concepts in early years environments. You’ll hear ideas, strategies, and reflections that are relevant not only to children from birth to age 12, but also to adults working alongside them.

This episode was recorded as both audio and video, and the full video is available via Vimeo.  Since the full recording is approximately two hours long, we recommend listening or watching it in two parts, about an hour each.

Whether you’re new to Tools For Life or looking to deepen your understanding of how social emotional learning can shape your classroom culture, this conversation offers valuable perspectives and tools to support your work.

For the full video recording please visit: https://vimeo.com/1126210389?fl=pl&fe=sh

For more infomation about TFL visit: https://www.tflearlyyears.com/ 

You could also reach out to your ASCY Professional Learning Consultant or Susan Lepore, slepore@ascy.ca 

We hope you enjoy listening!