Build Emotionally Intelligent Classrooms with ECSEL Tools
Support children’s emotional growth every day—with tools designed to foster reflection, empathy, and problem-solving from birth.
Emotional Intelligence Resources for the Classroom
Housman Learning’s begin to ECSEL® classroom tools are more than visual aids—they’re hands-on learning experiences that bring emotional intelligence to life in your classroom. Each one supports key ECSEL skills like emotional recognition, expression, regulation, and conflict resolution, in age-appropriate and meaningful ways. Explore the tools below to find the right fit for you.
Our Emotions® Cards
Talk about feelings anytime, anywhere
With 15 emotions and feelings and a child-safe mirror card, this portable tool helps even the youngest learners identify, understand and express how they feel.
Appropriate for infants and up.
Our Emotions® Board
Build emotional knowledge – one check-in at a time
Help children label and understand their emotions throughout the day with a visual, collaborative tool for self-reflection and group connection.
Appropriate for toddlers and up.
Begin to MakePeace™ Table
A peaceful place for big feelings and conflict resolution
This 8-step guided MakePeace process helps two and more children work through problems with empathy and calm—turning tough moments into teachable ones.
Appropriate for preschoolers and up.
See Our Tools in Action
Contact us for a demo or professional training designed to integrate these tools into your classroom routines.