SEEL Fundamentals

SEEL Principles

Based on evidence from early literacy research, SEEL has identified five principles that characterize the most effective methods and programs for teaching early literacy skills to young children on all levels of progress. These five principles form the framework that makes SEEL innovative and successful, and should be integrated into all SEEL activity plans when you teach. The videos below will help you understand why and how each principle can be a part of your teaching.

Principle 1: Explore Learning Through Conversation

Principle 2: Teach Explicitly

Principle 3: Provide Frequent and Varied Practice Opportunities

Principle 4: Motivate Children with Playful Practice

Principle 5: Make Meaningful Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Walkthrough

Walk through an activity plan, focusing on the SEEL principles.

Learn how to navigate our online library to access activity plans.

Learn about the resources that are available to help you teach SEEL activity plans.