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Developing and delivering Social Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons and workshops to support students' mental and behavioral health
Be Well with SEL, LLC
Be Well with SEL, LLC offers social emotional learning (SEL) groups and workshops for students.
During the school year, 5 week SEL groups are offered. During the summer, 3 day SEL camps are offered. All year, single event workshops are offered.
March-April 2026 Group Schedule:
offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Saturdays
5 Week SEL groups
Meet for 5 classes, 60 minutes per class.
Groups are limited to 6 students.
Single Events/Workshops:
February "Heart Smart" Workshops
(held at the office of Be Well with SEL)
"Hoops & Heart Skills" -SEL & Basketball
(held at Bancroft School -Andover)
"Hoops & Heart Skills" is a 3 week program that blends essential social emotional learning skills with basketball fundamentals. Each class gives students the chance to dribble, pass, and shoot while strengthening the mindset they need to shine both on and off the court. This program will be co-taught by Kristen Perrotti, owner of Be Well with SEL, LLC and Aliou Cisse, senior forward on Merrimack College's Division 1 men's basketball team. Through engaging activities, students will learn and practice good sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect for themselves, their teammates, and their coaches. They will be shown strategies for handling disappointment, accepting criticism, and maintaining a positive attitude -even when games (and life) feel tough! Students will practice following rules, playing fair, and using a positive mindset...turning mistakes into opportunities for growth. By the end of the program, participants will feel more confident, connected, and capable.
*participants should bring a basketball and wear sneakers
Who: Students in grades K-5
Where: Bancroft Elementary Gym, Andover
When: Wednesdays 3/25, 4/1, 4/8
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Price: 3 classes for $98 (residents) / $113 (non residents)
This program is run through Andover Recreation -held at Bancroft School
What is SEL?
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process through which students acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to recognize and manage their emotions, demonstrate care and concern for others, establish positive relationships, and make responsible decisions, handle challenging conditions constructively, and much more.
Partnering with Schools and Families
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is crucial for young children, as it provides a foundation for safe and positive learning, and enhances students' abilities to succeed in school, careers, and life. Teaching social skills and emotional literacy in the classroom, or other settings, builds vocabulary and language, as well as the skills needed to handle everyday situations in a healthy way. SEL lessons help children to manage emotions, solve conflicts, show respect, and build relationships. Learning and practicing these skills, early and often, has proven to promote mental health and academic success.
Kristen Perrotti, founder of Be Well with SEL, LLC partners with schools, community based centers, and families to provide SEL lessons and workshops, including anxiety management, anger management, friendship skills, social skills, self esteem, self regulation, school readiness and more. These SEL enrichment lessons give students tools and strategies to manage their emotions and navigate their social world.
To learn more about the benefits of social emotional learning (SEL), please visit the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) website HERE
*All of Be Well with SEL's lessons and workshops align with at least one of the 5 core competencies of SEL (self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making.
