A Book Review of Hulen, T. A., & Lipsett, A.-B. (2022). Building Blocks for Social-Emotional Learning: Creating Safe, Secure, and Successful Elementary Schools

Abstract

This book review explores Hulen and Lipsett's (2022) Building Blocks for Social-Emotional Learning: Creating Safe, Secure, and Successful Elementary Schools. The review focuses on the practical relevance of the book in reshaping contemporary educational perspectives on integrating academics and social-emotional learning in mainstream curriculum. Furthermore, the review discusses Hulen and Lipsett's social-emotional learning (SEL) strategies, its core strengths and weaknesses, and the practicality of the authors' insights. The review concludes with suggestions and considerations for teachers and other stakeholders looking to read the book for practical approaches to adopting SEL in the classrooms.