SEL for staff

Optimistic Thinking

A child’s attitude of confidence, hopefulness, and positive thinking regarding herself/himself and her/his life situations in the past, present, and future

Leader in Me Connection:

Habits 1, 2, 3 and 7

Decision Making

A child’s approach to problem solving that involves learning from others and from her/his own previous experiences, using her/his values to guide her/his action, and accepting responsibility for her/his decisions

Leader in Me Connection:

habits 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6

Personal Responsibility

A child’s tendency to be careful and reliable in her/his actions and in contributing to group efforts

Leader in Me Connection:

habits 1-7

Self-awareness

A child’s understanding of her/his strengths and limitations and desire for self- improvement

Leader in Me Connection:

habits 1, 2, 5 and 6

Self-Management

A child’s success in controlling his or her emotions and behaviors, to complete a task or succeed in a new or challenging situation

Leader in Me Connection:

habits 1, 3 and 7

Goal-Directed Behavior

A child’s initiation of, and persistence in completing, tasks of varying difficulty

Leader in Me Connection:

habits 1-7

Social awareness

A child’s capacity to interact with others in a way that shows respect for their ideas and behaviors, recognizes her/his impact on them, and uses cooperation and tolerance in social situations

Leader in Me Connection:

habits 1, 2, and 3

Relationship Skills

A child’s consistent performance of socially acceptable actions that promote and maintain positive connections with others

Leader in Me Connection:

habits 4, 5, and 6