Social Emotional Learning

                                            What is social emotional development?

Social and emotional development begins early in life.  This is when children start to understand who they are, what they are feeling and what to expect when interacting with others.  It’s when they learn how to form and sustain positive relationships, experience, manage and express emotions.

                                What are the 5 concepts of social emotional learning?

1. Self-Awareness: Self awareness is the ability to consider and understand your own emotions,thoughts, values, and experiences, and how these can influence your actions

2. Self-Management : Regulating emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations, including managing stress, controlling impulses, and motivating oneself 

3. Social Awareness: Making the perspective of and empathizing with others, including those from diverse backgrounds and cultures 

4. Relationship Skills: Building relationships, empathy, and teamwork 

5. Responsible Decision-Making: Setting and working toward personal and academic goals 

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