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Mr. Mango's SEL Resources
for Parents & Caregivers

Mr. Mango invites you to explore videos, trusted websites, and ideas that support social and emotional learning at home — showing how these skills can benefit your child and your whole family. 

WATCH & LEARN

Mr. Mango's SEL Video Library

Mr. Mango has carefully researched and selected these educational videos to help parents,
daycare providers, and educators develop a deeper understanding of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and
its positive impact on children's growth and development.

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Mr. Mango encourages you to begin with the first video and watch each one in sequence. Each video builds upon the previous one, providing a clear, step-by-step foundation that will help you better understand how SEL:

  • nurtures children's emotional well-being,

  • strengthens positive relationships,

  • supports academic success, and

  • equips children with the essential life skills they need to thrive in school, at home, and throughout their lives.

1) What is Social and Emotional Learning?

A clear, engaging introduction to social-emotional learning (SEL)—what it is, why it’s essential, and how it supports children’s growth and lifelong success.

Watch on YouTube

2) Social-Emotional Learning: What Is SEL and Why It Matters!

An informative, research-based overview of social-emotional learning principles, highlighting their critical role in children’s developmentand success in today’s world.

Watch on YouTube

3) Mr. Mango Productions – Social and Emotional Learning for Children

Take a Listen: Here is an example of how Mr. Mango helps children build confidence and resolve conflicts!

Watch on YouTube

4) Mr. Mango Follow Your Heart & Social and Emotional Learning

“Mr. Mango Follow Your Heart” is a full-length animated film that invites children into Mr. Mango’s world, where he faces challenges and navigates life’s biggest conflicts

while learning to follow his heart.

Watch on YouTube

TRUSTED WEBSITES

National SEL Organizations for Parents

Mr. Mango invites you to explore trusted websites that support your child’s social and emotional learning at home while you:

  • Build a stronger understanding of social and emotional learning (SEL).

  • Explore trusted resources for parents, families, educators, and schools.

  • Discover articles, videos, activities, and research that support children's healthy development and lifelong success.

CASEL — The Official SEL Authority

The leading national authority on SEL. Family materials explain SEL in simple terms and provide ways to support empathy, self-management, and relationship-building at home. A great place to begin!

SEL Alliance for the United States (SEL4US)

Connects families, educators, and community organizations to promote SEL nationwide. Resource library includes family-focused tools and articles on SEL's role in child development.

sel4us.org

PBS Kids for Parents

SEL through play, stories, and everyday moments. Helps parents support emotions, empathy, and social skills through videos, games, and conversation starters children already love.

pbs.org/parents

Child Mind Institute

Expert-reviewed guidance to help parents support emotional regulation, confidence, and mental well-being in children.

childmind.org

GoNoodle — Movement & Mindfulness

SEL through fun movement, breathing, and mindfulness activities that help children manage energy and emotions.

gonoodle.com

Leading With SEL

A parent-centered advocacy organization that empowers families to support and advocate for SEL in their communities. Toolkits, family stories, and conversation guides written with parents in mind.

leadingwithsel.org

GreatSchools — SEL for Parents

Parent-friendly explanations, book lists, and simple activities that support children's emotional growth and school success. Easy-to-read articles and guides.

greatschools.org

Edutopia

Research-based SEL ideas. Explains SEL in practical ways and shares family-friendly strategies for building emotional awareness, resilience, and positive relationships.

edutopia.org

ZERO TO THREE — Young Children

Focused on infants and young children (ages 0–3). Helps parents understand early emotional development and strong caregiver-child relationships.

zerotothree.org

ThinkGive — Kindness & Empathy

Articles and activities that help families talk about empathy, gratitude, and social responsibility together.

thinkgiveproject.org
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