SEL Activities


Research shows intentional focus on social and emotional skills

  • Increase Academic Achievement
    According to a 2011 meta-analysis of 213 studies involving more than 270,000 students, those who participated in evidence-based SEL programs showed an 11% point gain in academic achievement.

  • Improve Behavior
    Studies show decreased dropout rates, school and classroom behavior issues, drug use, teen pregnancy, mental health problems, and criminal behavior.

relationship skills

provide the ability to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups. These skills include the ability to communicate clearly, listen well, cooperate with others, resist inappropriate social pressure, negotiate conflict constructively, and seek and offer help when needed.

What skills are needed to develop a relationship?

  • Communication

  • Social Engagement

  • Relationship-building

  • Teamwork



Being Gentle and Kind

self awareness

Is the ability to accurately recognize one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior. These skills provide the ability to accurately assess one’s strengths and limitations, with a well-grounded sense of confidence, optimism, and a “growth mindset.”

What skills are needed to be self-aware?

  • dentifying emotions

  • Accurate self-perception

  • Recognizing strengths

  • Self-confidence

  • Self-efficacy


self management

Provides the ability to successfully regulate one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations — effectively managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself. Self management is the ability to set and work toward personal and academic goals.

What skills are needed to develop self control

  • Impulse control

  • Stress management

  • Self-discipline

  • Self-motivation

  • Goal-setting

  • Organizational skills