Emotional Regulation
This character learns to regulate his emotions when he transitions from scaring children to making them laugh.
Who is Mike Wazowski?
Mike Wazowski teaches this important social skill by helping Sulley calm down when things go wrong.
What is empathy?
This monster is often seen as an antagonist but later shows growth when he helps Sulley and Mike escape danger.
Who is Randall Boggs?
Mike shows empathy when he helps Boo find her door, despite the danger it poses to him and Sulley.
What is caring for someone else’s needs even when it’s difficult?
This character has a hard time controlling his temper, but over time learns to stay calm when faced with challenges.
Who is Sulley?
This is the skill Mike uses when he convinces the other monsters to work together to make Boo laugh, rather than scaring her
What is teamwork?
When Sulley and Mike’s initial plan to return Boo to her door fails, they must find another way to resolve the situation. This shows their ability to solve problems.
What is problem-solving?
Sulley learns empathy when he realizes that scaring children for energy was wrong, and he chooses to prioritize their safety and happiness.
What is understanding others' feelings?
The main conflict in the movie is resolved when this emotion, often associated with fear, is transformed into one of joy.
What is fear turning into laughter?
Sulley demonstrates this aspect of social-emotional learning when he chooses to help Boo, despite the consequences for his career.
What is responsible decision-making?
This event shows how Mike and Sulley move beyond their initial disagreements and come to understand the importance of trust.
What is the moment when they decide to work together to get Boo back to safety?
When Boo is scared, Sulley responds with care and understanding, displaying this emotional intelligence skill.
What is emotional awareness?
The idea of "think before you act" is demonstrated by this character who learns to carefully choose her actions rather than reacting impulsively.
Who is Boo?
This character’s persistence in trying to prove herself and earn her place as a top scarer teaches the value of perseverance and handling failure.
Who is Celia Mae?
By the end of the movie, Sulley and Mike’s friendship is stronger because they have learned to do this:
What is communicate and support each other?
This character helps Sulley understand that laughter, not fear, is the better way to generate power, showing empathy for the needs of the children.
Who is Mike Wazowski?
This process involves understanding and controlling one’s feelings to respond appropriately in situations, as demonstrated when Sulley takes responsibility for the chaos caused by Boo’s presence.
What is emotional regulation?
When Sulley and Mike work together to overcome obstacles, they are displaying this skill that is crucial for building positive relationships.
What is collaboration?
Sulley faces a dilemma when he realizes the impact of scaring children, and he chooses to do this instead.
What is change his actions to prioritize laughter over fear?
Boo’s ability to connect with Sulley and Mike, even without words, shows the power of this empathetic gesture.
What is nonverbal communication?