Guided Group Activities that Develop Social Emotional Learning

SEL activities where cute characters guide kids through social skills games and group activities. Ages 3–12.

  • Social skills games for 1–6 kids
  • Coping skills through play-based learning
  • Builds teamwork, empathy, and kindness
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"My kids are working together instead of fighting! Thank you Catbears!"
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How SEL Activities Work

Meet the Catbears — cute characters who guide kids through social skills games and group activities with simple, fun videos.

Play-Based Learning with Guided Activities

Adorable Catbears characters guide children through each SEL activity with simple videos. Kids learn social skills through play-based learning — while you focus on the moments that matter most.

SEL activities for kids - social emotional learning games guided by cute characters
There is no better time than today to equip our children with life skills and tools for social challenges. The Catbears app provides this solution.
Michal Daliot
Michal Daliot
"Super Nanny," senior educator and family consultant, CEO and owner of the Michal Daliot Center, providing training and consulting for parents and family counselors.

Group Activities Using Safe Materials from Home

SEL activities designed for play-based learning using materials you already have. Perfect for social skills groups, classroom activities, or family time. Works for preschool through elementary ages.

The Catbears - Using materials we have at every home
The Catbears - using recycled materials

Eco-Friendly Materials

Glue, scissors, colors, cardboard boxes, and paper bags. We encourage recycled materials to build environmental awareness alongside social-emotional skills.

The Catbears - using only safe tools for children

Safe for All Ages

All SEL activities use kid-friendly materials — no hot glue or sharp tools. Every child can participate safely in group activities.

The Catbears activity pages for print

Printable Activity Pages

Each social skills game includes printable pages. Print on any home printer, A4 size, black and white.

Why Kids Love These SEL Activities

Social skills games for kids
Social skills games
Interactive games where kids practice cooperation, taking turns, and helping others through play-based learning.
Coping skills activities for kids
Coping skills activities
Each activity teaches self-regulation — breathing to calm down, managing frustration, and handling big emotions.
Group activities for kids
Group activities
Designed for 1-6 children. Kids progress together, learning teamwork and empathy through shared creative projects.
Play-based learning activities
Video-guided play
Simple, short videos where cute characters guide kids through every step independently.
SEL activities printable pages
Printable activity pages
Activity pages with clear instructions, tested to ensure every child can follow them successfully.
Kids social emotional learning success
"I did it!" moments
Difficulty levels adjusted for children. Success builds self-confidence and belief in themselves.

“As a speech-language pathologist, The Catbears is an amazing tool for emotional therapy. The cute characters and social skills games save me valuable prep time. I use these SEL activities to address emotional intelligence and social anxiety naturally. Having ready-made coping skills activities for every age lets me focus on what matters most: the therapeutic relationship.”

Naomi, Speech-Language Pathologist

Frequently Asked Questions

SEL (Social Emotional Learning) activities help children develop social skills, emotional regulation, and relationship skills. Our SEL activities combine social skills games with play-based learning — kids practice coping skills, teamwork, and empathy while creating together.
Ages 3 to 12. Our SEL activities work at home with siblings, in classrooms, kindergartens, and therapy groups. Great for group activities on rainy days, holidays, and weekends.
Cute Catbears characters guide kids through interactive games where they practice cooperation, turn-taking, and helping others. The social skills games are embedded in creative projects — kids learn through play-based learning without realizing they're practicing skills.
Our coping skills activities teach self-regulation: breathing to calm down, managing frustration, accepting differences, and handling disappointment. Parents report kids start using these coping skills in daily life, not just during activities.
Yes! Designed for 1-6 children. Perfect for group activities in homes, kindergartens, elementary schools, after-school programs, and social-skills therapy groups. Kids progress together, learning teamwork naturally.
We combine social skills games with hands-on creating. Each SEL activity includes play-based learning plus skill-building, developed through field testing in schools and therapy settings. Kids get crafts they're proud of, plus real behavioral change.
Our kindness activities and empathy activities create natural moments for children to help each other. Kids progress only when everyone finishes, learning to notice when others need help and offer it genuinely.
Yes! All our SEL activities use play-based learning principles. Children learn social-emotional skills through games, creative projects, and interactive storytelling — not lectures or worksheets.
Yes. Only child-safe materials: paper, cardboard, tape, glue sticks, crayons, and rounded scissors. No hot glue or sharp tools. Safe for all ages including preschool.
Yes. The first SEL activity is completely free. Try our social skills games and coping skills activities before subscribing. Full access requires a monthly or annual subscription. Cancel anytime.
Teaching social skills in early childhood is far more effective than trying to change habits later. SEL activities build a foundation of empathy, cooperation, and emotional regulation that lasts a lifetime.
Yes. Our social skills activities are used by therapists and special education teachers. The visual guides, predictable structure, and play-based learning approach works well for children with autism and other developmental differences.