Excellerations® Social Awareness Products for the Classroom

Excellerations® Social Awareness products such as the Build and Match Emotions Block Set and the Let’s Talk About Being Part of a Group Book Set are widely used in classrooms to aid in social-emotional learning. These products are designed by teachers and feature real-world photography to help children understand that emotions can vary across individuals. Tools like the wooden tactile breathing boards and self-management book sets allow students to practice mindfulness and develop emotional awareness in engaging, hands-on ways. These items provide a variety of activities such as building blocks to recognize emotions or books that prompt discussions about important social topics, making them versatile additions to support emotional intelligence in educational settings.

When purchasing Excellerations® Social Awareness products for your classroom, consider the age and developmental stage of your students, as many of these items are designed for specific age groups—some starting as young as 18 months. Review the safety aspects, such as soft corners on building blocks and safe, laminated book pages with safety staples. The authenticity of real-world photography and culturally diverse images in these products can help ensure that all students see themselves represented and feel included. Also, take into account your curriculum needs and how these products can integrate with your existing social-emotional learning (SEL) programs, whether through structured activities or independent exploration.

Students can use Excellerations® Social Awareness products at school for various purposes, such as recognizing and identifying different emotions through play with block sets or exploring their feelings and interactions with peers via book discussions. Building and matching emotion blocks teach children about emotional diversity and self-regulation, while books like “Let’s Follow the Rules!” and “I Can Practice Positive Self-Talk” provide scenarios for discussion and reflection. Interactive tools, such as the Rainbow Breathing Board, offer tactile experiences to practice calming techniques independently—fostering self-management skills and confidence. Through these diverse applications, students can cultivate empathy, resilience, and effective communication skills essential for their social and emotional development.