SEL Standards
As identified by the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), there are five social-emotional competencies, each with specific skills. Every Kindfulness lesson aligns to at least one SEL skill.
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1. Self-awareness
Student goal: to establish and maintain awareness of one’s own mental, physical, and emotional states.
- 1.1 - Recognize one’s emotions.
- 1.2 - Recognize the influence of one’s emotions on behavior.
- 1.3 - Recognize one’s thoughts.
- 1.4 - Recognize the influence of one’s thoughts on behavior.
- 1.5 - Assess one’s strengths.
- 1.6 - Assess one’s limitations.
- 1.7 - Possess a well-grounded sense of confidence.
- 1.8 - Possess a well-grounded sense of optimism.
2. Self-management
Student goal: to establish and maintain a healthy and rewarding sense of self.
- 2.1 - Regulate one’s emotions.
- 2.2 - Regulate one’s thoughts.
- 2.3 - Regulate one’s behaviors effectively in different situations.
- 2.4 - Manage stress.
- 2.5 - Control impulses.
- 2.6 - Motivate oneself.
- 2.7 - Set and work toward achieving personal goals.
- 2.8 - Set and work toward achieving academic goals.
3. Social awareness
Student goal: to establish and maintain awareness of the mental, physical, and emotional states of others.
- 3.1 - Take the perspective of others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- 3.2 - Empathize with others from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- 3.3 - Understand ethical standards for behavior.
- 3.4 - Understand social norms for behavior.
- 3.5 - Recognize resources and supports in one’s family, school, and community.
4. Relationship skills
Student goal: to establish and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
- 4.1 - Communicate clearly.
- 4.2 - Listen actively.
- 4.3 - Cooperate and collaborate.
- 4.4 - Resist inappropriate social pressure.
- 4.5 - Negotiate conflict constructively.
- 4.6 - Seek and offer help when needed.
5. Responsible decision-making
Student goal: to make constructive and respectful choices about personal behavior and social interactions.
- 5.1 - Consider ethical standards.
- 5.2 - Consider safety concerns.
- 5.3 - Consider social norms.
- 5.4 - Evaluate consequences of various actions.
- 5.5 - Consider the well-being of self and others.