Self Awareness
Recognizing what you are feeling and being able to name that feeling is called this.
What is identifying emotions?
Taking a deep breath to calm down before reacting is an example of this skill.
What is self-control or self-management?
Understanding how someone else feels is called this.
What is empathy?
Talking and listening clearly with others is called this skill.
What is communication?
Thinking about the consequences before making a choice shows this skill.
What is responsible decision-making?
This emotion might show up when your heart beats faster and you feel worried about something that hasn’t happened yet.
What is anxiety or nervousness?
Setting a goal and sticking to it even when it’s difficult shows this quality.
What is perseverance?
If a friend seems quiet and upset, asking them if they’re okay is an example of this skill.
What is showing empathy or being supportive?
Working together with others to achieve a goal is called this.
What is teamwork or collaboration?
Choosing not to join friends in something unsafe is an example of this.
What is making a responsible choice?
Knowing what you are good at and what you still need to practice is called understanding your ______ and ______.
What are strengths and weaknesses?
Name one strategy someone might use to calm down when they are angry.
Examples: deep breathing, taking a break, counting to 10, walking away.
Respecting different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs shows this value.
What is respect for diversity?
When two people disagree but talk it through respectfully, they are practicing this.
What is conflict resolution?
Before making a big decision, it helps to think about the possible ______ and ______.
What are consequences and outcomes?
If you feel frustrated during a difficult assignment but recognize the feeling instead of ignoring it, you are practicing this SEL skill.
What is self-awareness?
Managing your time so you finish homework before hanging out with friends is an example of this skill.
What is responsibility or time management?
Noticing that someone is being left out and inviting them to join your group demonstrates this.
What is inclusion?
Listening carefully without interrupting and trying to understand someone is called this.
What is active listening?
Making choices that are safe and respectful for yourself and others demonstrates this.
What is good judgment?
This is the inner voice that influences how you think about yourself and your abilities.
What is self-talk?
This coping strategy involves focusing on your breathing and being present in the moment.
What is mindfulness?
Being able to understand another person’s situation even if you’ve never experienced it yourself is called this.
What is perspective-taking?
Admitting when you made a mistake and apologizing is part of maintaining this.
What are healthy relationships?
Stopping to ask “Is this safe? Is this kind? Is this fair?” before acting shows this SEL skill.
What is ethical decision-making?