The 5 Core SEL Competencies

1. Self-Management

1.1. This competency is about knowing strategies that help ourselves self-regulate when we are feeling emotions

1.2. Connection: Knowing specific strategies work for you as an individual

1.3. Example: In my CLE 10 classes, I teach them a variety of self-regulation techniques so they have them in their "Life" tool kit.

2. Self-Awareness

2.1. This competency is all about understanding and recognizing our emotions, values and our thoughts.

2.2. Connection: Can help us navigate our way through social situations with others and navigate our way through life.

2.3. Example: I practice grounding exercises with my students to help them stay present in their bodies. Especially during a time when social media and devices are a huge distraction.

3. Relationship Skills

3.1. This compentency is all about being able to form connections with others and maintain those connections.

3.2. Connection: Understanding what a healthy relationship looks like. (There are many relationships that we will have in our lives. (Romantic, friendships, parents, siblings, co-workers, etc)

3.3. Example: Having conversations about what healthy relationships look like and also how can we identify if a relationship is not healthy.

4. Responsible Decision Making

4.1. This competency is about knowing how to navigate situations in our lives and making responsible choices

4.2. Connection: Having students understand what is appropriate and not appropriate in specific situations.

4.3. Example: Talking about past situations that have occured in our lives and understanding how we could have made different choices. (Reflection)

5. Social Awareness

5.1. This competency is about being aware of others and being able to recognize what needs to be done in specific situations.

5.2. Connection: Understanding how to connect with others and also how to make informed decisions in tough social situations.

5.3. Example: Using role playing scenarios to help students understand social cues and reading the room. Also teaching empathy skills.