SEL with LUV: Skills for Everyday Living™
Keeping what works, removing what divides.
What Does SEL with LUV Mean?
For years, SEL has been known as Social Emotional Learning. The science behind it is strong, but the term has also become weighed down by complex social and political agendas. At MVP Kids, we’ve chosen to keep what works and remove what divides.
That’s why we’ve redefined SEL as Skills for Everyday Living™—practical, research-based skills and tools that every child needs to thrive. When paired with our proprietary LUV™ Framework (Learning Universal Virtues™), this approach emphasizes values that are timeless, universal, and unifying.
Our Positioning
Grounded in Learning Universal Virtues™, SEL with LUV equips children with:
Character – developing honesty, respect, kindness, and integrity
Resilience – learning to manage emotions, adapt to challenges, and persevere
Emotional Intelligence – recognizing feelings, practicing empathy, and building healthy relationships
This is SEL at its best—science-based, practical, and rooted in universal virtues everyone can support.
Why SEL with LUV Matters
The traditional SEL model offers valuable insights into how children develop emotionally and socially. But when programs layer in agendas that divide, the original science and benefits are lost.
At MVP Kids®, we believe in:
Keeping the science: leveraging decades of proven research on emotional regulation, social skills, and child development.
Removing the noise: leaving behind unnecessary complexity and divisive agendas.
Equipping parents and educators: giving you the freedom to guide children’s values, while still benefiting from the best of SEL.
The LUV Framework
The LUV Framework (Learning Universal Virtues) is the foundation of our approach:
Ignite a Passion for Reading – fostering curiosity and imagination.
Instill Social Skills & Emotional Intelligence – building empathy, communication, and teamwork.
Inspire Character & Virtue – reinforcing honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Ingrain Mental Health Resilience – teaching adaptability, stress management, and self-control.
These steps provide a stair-stepped path for children’s growth—designed to nurture hearts, relationships, and lifelong learning.
The Difference: Old SEL vs. SEL with LUV
Old SEL: Strong science, but often mixed with political or cultural agendas.
SEL with LUV: The same strong science, but grounded in universal virtues that unite, not divide.
Helping Kids Thrive—in School and in Life
At MVP Kids, we believe children deserve an education that strengthens both mind and heart. SEL with LUV is about helping kids develop the living skills they’ll carry into classrooms, careers, friendships, and families.
Because every child deserves the skills to thrive—without distractions.
SEL with LUV Products for CLASSROOM Environments
SEL with LUV Products for HOME Environments
Books for All Ages
SEL with LUV Resources
Consistency is a key factor to help build the SEL with LUV skills kids need now and when they become adults. MVP Kids have created activities to give you ideas for home or the classroom.
