Influential Figures
SEL Competencies
SEL Practices
100


"A person's a person, no matter how small."





Who is Dr. Seuss?

100

This competency focuses on applying strategies to manage one's emotions such as self-regulation activities and calming techniques. 

What is self-management?

100

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

200

"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?

200

This competency focuses on understanding one's own strengths, limitations and emotions.

What is self-awareness?

200

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


300
This former teacher and school counselor is known for her SEL children books such as "Lying Up a Storm", "Wilma Jean and the Worry Machine" and "I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!"

Who is Julia Cook?

300

This competency focuses on understanding others, showing empathy, and celebrating diversity. 

What is social awareness?

300

You may build better and more meaningful connections by using this practice to improve relationship skills.

•Restorative Circles

•Welcoming Activities

•Affective statements (“I statements…”)

400

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?

400

This competency focuses on building and maintaining relationships with others and learning conflict resolution skills. 

What are relationship skills?

400

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

500

"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."

Who is Dr. Maya Angelou?

500

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?

500

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