Influential Figures
Who is Dr. Seuss?
This competency focuses on applying strategies to manage one's emotions such as self-regulation activities and calming techniques.
What is self-management?
You can self-regulate and manage your emotions, thoughts, and behavior through this self-management practice.
•Brain Breaks /Peaceful Corners/Sensory Breaks
•Goal Setting
•Deep Breathing
•Positive Self-Talk
"The greatest gift you ever give is your honest self." Hint: He thought it was a beautiful day in the neighborhood. :)
Who is Mr. Rogers?
This competency focuses on understanding one's own strengths, limitations and emotions.
What is self-awareness?
You may improve your ability to empathize with others and understand their unique perspectives by doing these social awareness activities.
•School Climate Surveys
•Listening Circle (Class Discussions)
•Reflective Writing
•Restorative Circles
Who is Julia Cook?
This competency focuses on understanding others, showing empathy, and celebrating diversity.
What is social awareness?
You may build better and more meaningful connections by using this practice to improve relationship skills.
•Restorative Circles
•Welcoming Activities
•Affective statements (“I statements…”)
This show features celebrities and puppets to teach children SEL on topics such as "Name that Emotion" and "What is Empathy?"
What is Sesame Street?
This competency focuses on building and maintaining relationships with others and learning conflict resolution skills.
What are relationship skills?
These practices may develop your responsible decision making skills by supporting your ability to make constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions.
•Conflict Resolution Practices (Restorative Conversation Cards)
•"Would You Rather?" Activities
•Group Projects or Collaborative Models
"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."
Who is Dr. Maya Angelou?
This competency focuses on the ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations.
What is responsible decision making?
These self-awareness practices can improve your ability to process and identify complex emotions and thoughts through self-reflection.
•Mindfulness Activities/Grounding
•Guided Meditation
•Check-Ins
•Fist-to-Five