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Responsive Practices Learning Pathway

Storywork book study

Explore personal storytelling as a foundation for relational, classroom-ready social-emotional learning.

Book

  • Storywork: A Dynamic Story-Based Social-Emotional Learning Curriculum, by Dr. Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever.

Audience

  • K–12 teachers, counselors, SEL specialists, school leaders, and coaches.

Focus

  • Stories that explore trust, identity, honesty, resilience, empathy, and the impact of everyday choices.
  • Classroom-ready lessons include reflection questions, hands-on activities, journal prompts, and connections to social-emotional learning competencies.
  • Students are invited to share their own stories, reflect, and develop their voice and sense of belonging.

Study arrangements

  • Contact the pathway team to discuss a Storywork book study, including the format and schedule.

Resources and source material