Teachers often find it hard to help kids build emotional skills. Here are some reasons why:

1. Time Limits: There’s not enough time in the school schedule to focus on emotional skills.

2. Different Needs: Every student has their own emotional challenges. This makes it tough to use the same methods for everyone.

3. Not Enough Training: Many teachers don’t get enough training in social-emotional learning (SEL). This makes it harder for them to help students.

Even though there are challenges, these can be overcome by:

• Adding SEL lessons to what students already learn.
• Offering special training for teachers on emotional skills.
• Creating support groups for teachers to share ideas and strategies.