Self-Awareness
These words describe having two feelings at the same time, like Eva feeling curious and nervous about touching the Oobleck.
What are conflicting feelings?
To ignore distractions like Omar did while doing his book report, you can use this quiet strategy in your head.
What is self-talk?
You can watch someone’s face and body for clues about how they feel. This is called reading ________.
What identifying others feelings?
Yosef started a conversation with Cheng by talking about the book they both liked. This is called finding something in _______.
What is common?
Kyle chose to apologize and help clean up the milk spill. Taking Jenni's perspective, apologizing and helping to clean up was a ______ choice.
What is responsible or kind?
Cheng feels frustrated because he forgot his homework again. Naming how he feels is an example of this SEL skill.
What is identifying your emotions?
Cheng used a three-step plan and wrote himself a note to remember his homework. This shows he is using skills in ________.
What is Making a Plan?
Kyle realized Jenni was sad after the milk spill and not amused like he was. This shows he is noticing her _______.
What is perspective or feelings?
Saying “It was nice talking to you” before getting off the bus is an example of this friendly behavior.
What is ending a conversation politely?
Cheng’s three-step homework plan worked because each step was simple and doable. This makes it a ______ plan.
What is a good plan?
Mia felt worried she would lose Jayden as a friend. This type of feeling happens when you fear something might change.
What is feeling nervous or anxious?
Using your eyes, ears, and brain on the speaker helps you do this during a lesson.
What is focusing attention?
Olivia learns that Yasaman’s art designs come from Iran. Appreciating these differences in cultures shows this SEL trait.
What is accepting differences?
Naomi asked to join the spelling group using respectful words and tone. This is what kind of communication?
What is assertive communication?
Jenni felt sad after the milk spill. Kyle changed her feelings by doing this action.
What is helping and apologizing?
When Kyle first bumped into Jenni, he felt amused. Later, he felt concerned. This shows that feelings can do this over time.
What is change?
Naomi used a calm voice and confident posture to ask to join a group. She showed this type of communication.
What is being assertive?
Before Meg understood what happened with the milk, she assumed Kyle spilled it on purpose. She was missing this skill.
Hint: It's the last step in identifying feelings in others.
What is noticing the full situation?
When Mia worried Ava would replace her, Jayden reminded her that “friends can have more than one friend.” T of F, friends can have more than one friend?
What is true?
When deciding whether to touch the Oobleck, Eva asked herself what her feelings meant and whether the action felt right for her. This is using her _______ skills.
What is decision-making?
Eva used clues from her own mind and body to understand why she was scared and curious. This is an example of understanding your own _______.
What are feelings or emotions?
Omar ignored loud talking and movement by reminding himself to “stay focused.” This shows he is managing his _______.
What are impulses and attention?
Eva learned she could choose to touch the Oobleck or not when feeling nervous. This shows understanding her own and others’ ______.
What are choices or decisions?
Olivia stood up for Yasaman when others teased her. This shows strong ______ skills.
What is including others?
Yasaman and Olivia grew a friendship by respecting differences and learning about each other. This is an example of making choices based on ______ and ______ values.
What are respect and empathy?