State Aligned Learning

✨ Welcome to State Aligned Learning! Hi, I’m Alyssa, an early childhood educator and the creator behind State Aligned Learning. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and have spent years teaching preschool, where I developed a deep passion for helping young children grow socially and emotionally through meaningful, play-based learning. After teaching preschool in California and later relocating to Denmark with my husband and our four children, my classroom may look different—but my commitment to early childhood education has only grown. Today, I focus on creating intentional, developmentally appropriate circle time SEL resources that support teachers, caregivers, and families around the world. ⸻ 🌱 Our Focus: Preschool SEL Story Kits At State Aligned Learning, we specialize in Preschool SEL Story Kits designed to help young children build essential social-emotional skills through storytelling, discussion, and hands-on interaction. Each SEL Story Kit includes: • A short, engaging story centered on a real social-emotional challenge • Printable puppets and emotion cards • Guided discussion questions • A creative reflection or drawing activity Our resources are play-based, worksheet-free, and thoughtfully aligned to both state early learning standards and the CASEL framework, supporting all five core SEL competencies: • Self-Awareness • Self-Management • Social Awareness • Relationship Skills • Responsible Decision-Making These story kits are designed to work beautifully on their own and shine even more when used together as part of a complete SEL system. ⸻ 💡 What Makes State Aligned Learning Different? We believe young children learn best through play, connection, and meaningful experiences—not worksheets. Our approach is grounded in developmentally appropriate practice and reflects guidance from organizations like NAEYC, which emphasizes that worksheets are not effective for preschool learners. Every resource is created to help educators: ✔ Teach SEL with clarity and confidence ✔ Save time with ready-to-use materials ✔ Support emotional growth intentionally and progressively ✔ Engage children through play, stories, and discussion ⸻ ❤️ Designed for Real Classrooms Whether you’re a preschool teacher, homeschool parent, counselor, or childcare provider, State Aligned Learning offers professional-quality, SEL-focused resources that are practical, purposeful, and easy to use. Thank you for choosing resources that nurture hearts, build skills, and honor how young children truly learn. Warmly, Alyssa W. Founder, State Aligned Learning