Renowned Schools Embrace Sochu’s Story-Based SEL Curriculum to Transform Social Emotional Learning

Pune – Sochu, an innovative leader in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), has unveiled its story-driven SEL curriculum in schools across Pune and Mumbai, creating a powerful ecosystem that enriches students’ emotional intelligence while engaging parents and teachers alike. Anchored in the five CASEL core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making, Sochu’s dynamic program integrates age-appropriate developmental guidelines from NIMHANS and reinforces principles of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Crafted to complement mainstream education without needing extra time or effort, the curriculum makes social-emotional learning accessible and enjoyable for young learners.

SEL through Stories: A Disruptive New Approach

Sochu’s curriculum is redefining SEL education through immersive, relatable storytelling. The program uses bestselling Sochu Children’s Books featuring quirky, lovable characters, engaging animations, and structured classroom activities to translate complex emotional concepts into lessons children can effortlessly understand and apply to their own lives. Designed from a child’s perspective, each module spans two weeks and incorporates over 100 language-based questions, 100+ SEL reflection prompts, and 25+ parent reflection questions, ensuring that emotional learning transcends educational settings and becomes a life skill. As Chetan Vohra, Author and Founder of Sochu, explains, “Sochu is designed to bring SEL to life through characters kids already connect with. SEL becomes a habit—not just a subject—and students thrive in their emotional and social growth.”

What Makes Sochu Work in Classrooms?

The curriculum resonates with schools due to its emphasis on simplicity and scalability. Unlike traditional methods that rely on theoretical lectures, Sochu builds emotional awareness through relatable, real-world scenarios students experience through captivating narratives and interactive formats – all while having a lot of fun. The curriculum’s holistic design includes illustrated books, animations, app-based assessment tools, webinars for teacher training, facilitator guides, and reflective components for parents. Supported by measurable feedback mechanisms, it provides a seamless execution framework to empower educators while enriching classroom dynamics. “With NEP 2020 underscoring the importance of emotional development, Sochu gives schools the practical tools they need to bring SEL alive for students,” shares Vohra.

Empowering Teachers, Students, and Parents Together

Already embraced by over 18,000+ children and their families, Sochu’s Children’s Books have been a huge success. Sochu’s SEL Curriculum leverages its popular universe, established through its bestselling book series, which is now published by Crossword Bookstores. The familiar characters ensure children engage eagerly with the SEL lessons, transforming what might seem like “extra work” into an exciting activity they look forward to. By offering tailored resources for teachers and parents, Sochu fosters collaborative emotional learning. This 360° approach makes classrooms emotionally resilient spaces while ensuring parents actively contribute to their child’s overall character development.

The Future of SEL in Indian Schools

Sochu’s arrival marks a transformative milestone in India’s approach to SEL education. As schools increasingly prioritise emotional well-being amid the challenges of modern-day education, Sochu’s scalable, easy-to-implement program steps in as a trusted ally for educators and students alike. With plans to expand and develop further, this story-driven model is paving the way for the next generation to grow into healthier, happier individuals equipped with vital life tools to navigate an ever-evolving world. For more details, visit https://www.sochu.in.