Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of helping kids learn how to understand and manage their emotions, build healthy relationships, and make good choices. SEL teaches life skills that help students succeed in school and in life.
The 5 Core SEL Skills
- Self-Awareness
Understanding your feelings, strengths, and challenges
“I know I’m feeling frustrated, and that’s okay.”
- Self-Management
Managing emotions and behaviors in healthy ways
Taking deep breaths, calming down, staying focused
- Social Awareness
Understanding others’ feelings and perspectives
Showing empathy, kindness, and respect
- Relationship Skills
Building and maintaining positive relationships
Communicating, listening, solving conflicts, teamwork
- Responsible Decision-Making
Making safe, thoughtful, and respectful choices
Thinking about consequences before acting
What SEL Looks Like at San Miguel
- Morning check-ins or circles
- Lessons about emotions and coping skills
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving practice
- Kindness, empathy, and inclusion activities
