Hot Skills: Emotions & Social
This skill helps you calm down when you’re upset in class.
What is emotional regulation?
This skill helps you keep working on homework even when you’d rather play video games.
What is self-motivation?
Writing down your homework assignments in a planner is an example of this skill.
What is organization?
Remembering what your teacher just said is an example of this skill.
What is working memory?
Noticing how your friend feels and responding kindly is an example of this skill.
What is empathy?
Stopping yourself from interrupting someone is an example of this skill.
What is inhibitory control?
Breaking a big project into smaller steps uses this skill.
What is planning?
Focusing on your math worksheet even when there’s noise uses this skill.
What is sustained attention?
This skill helps you avoid saying something hurtful when you’re angry.
What is impulse control?
This skill helps you wait your turn in a game.
What is delay of gratification?
Knowing what you need to pack for school the night before uses this skill.
What is task initiation?
Switching from math to reading when the teacher says “time’s up” uses this skill.
What is cognitive flexibility?
Understanding how your actions affect others is called this.
What is social awareness?
Choosing to study for a test instead of watching TV shows this skill.
What is goal-directed persistence?
Keeping your backpack and desk tidy shows this skill.
What is organization?
Remembering to bring your gym clothes on PE day uses this skill.
What is prospective memory?