Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) 2021-08-25T11:25:20-04:00

THE PROGRAM IS THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA. IT WAS DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH YALE UNIVERSITY.

BUILDING CONFIDENT AND CARING KIDS

The Mutt-i-Grees Curriculum is an innovative Pre-K-Grade 12 social emotional learning program. During these uncertain times, the social and emotional wellbeing of students is more important than ever. ​ Our program is designed to develop empathy, resiliency, and an awareness of oneself and others, creating a more humane future.

Making a Difference
Schools

Engages students through versatile, dynamic lessons that feature shelter animals.

Libraries

Sparks a love of reading and learning in a positive social environment while raising awareness of shelter animals.

Home

Offers families a toolkit of strategies to bolster problem solving and raise resilient, understanding, compassionate kids.

Community

Empowers students to make a positive difference in the world through taking action.

Feeling the Mutt-i-grees Impact

5,000
SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES,
AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Reaching students to enhance and motivate learning

100
ANIMAL
SHELTERS

Involving shelters and communities in the concepts and lessons of Mutt-i-grees

50
STATES

Enriching education across the country and in Canada

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Student Ambassadors
Meet the 2021/22 Student Ambassadors
Every year this program engages and recognizes students who want to advocate for shelter animals. We are thrilled to announce our 2021/2022 National Mutt-i-grees Student Ambassadors that will lead the way across the nation in raising awareness.
MUTT-I-GREES IN ACTION
The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum featured on the Rachel Ray Show
We had the opportunity to appear on the Rachael Ray Show along with Shell Bank Principal Teri Ahearn and Brody, their Mutt-i-grees School Dog. Our segment shows the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum in action as Principal Ahearn explains the impact the dog has on the classroom, the students, and the school as a whole.
SUBMIT YOUR OWN IDEAS
We Want to Hear From You!
Share your ideas, tips and projects using the Mutt-i-grees Curriculum. You may even be featured in our blog and newsletter.
MUTT-I-GREES IN ACTION
Mt. Eden Children’s Academy & The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum
Since the beginning of the school year of 2021, the Mutt-i-grees team has been traveling to the Bronx, New York every Wednesday to Mt. Eden Children’s Academy. Each week, the team would work with the shelter to select a rescue pup who would make the journey to Mt. Eden with them for some lessons in social emotional learning and humane education. 
VIDEO
RescuEDTM Video Series
The Mutt-i-grees Curriculum RescuEd Video Series is a resource for educators that shows a behind the scenes look at North Shore Animal League's rescue, adoption, training and education efforts.
Idea Exchange
10 Ways You Can Help Mutt-i-grees
Wish you could volunteer at an animal shelter, but you can’t do it in person? Not to worry. You can help shelter animals without ever leaving your home!

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