What is SEL?  SEL stands for social and emotional learning and is the process through which children and adults comprehend and manage their emotions, set and accomplish goals, feel and show empathy towards others and maintain positive heathy relationships and make responsible decisions.  Social and emotional learning plays a critical role in the success of all students.  

The focus of the lessons will be broken down into 5 components.  Please check back frequently for more updates on SEL and additional resources.  

https://casel.org/Core-Competencies/

Additional Topics: 

• Feelings/Emotions 

• Recess problem solving 

• Unexpected vs expected school behavior 

• Bullying

• Managing Anger/Resetting and big feelings 

• Friendship 

• Mindfulness 

• Assertiveness skills 

• Worry

• Responsibility 

• Positive attitude 

• Zones of Regulation 

• Self-Esteem/Greatness 

• Coping Skills

• Personal Space

• Listening/following directions 

• Taking turns/sharing 

• Responsibility

• I messages/empathy 

• Tattling 

• Making good choices 

• Calming strategies 

• Accepting No 

• Size of the problem 

• Growth mindset 

• Conflict Resolution 

• Diversity/Tolerance 

• Kindness 

• Academic Success/Goal Setting 

• Playing fair/Sharing