Social and Emotional Learning, or SEL, is the teaching and development of the skills needed to manage big feelings, form relationships, gain self awareness, solve problems, make responsible choices, and set goals. SEL also focuses on open communication, social awareness, and empathy.
Social and Emotional Learning is the teaching and development of the skills needed to manage big feelings, form relationships, gain self awareness, solve problems, make responsible choices, and set goals. SEL also focuses on open communication and empathy. Learn more at Storyboard That!
Students can illustrate examples of how to change negative self talk into positive self talk! Explore more fun SEL activities and social emotional learning examples with Storyboard That!
Storyboard Text
Negative Self-Talk
I can't ride a bike and I never will.
Positive Self-Talk
Here I go!
I can't ride a bike.
I am terrible at basketball!
I am going to practice, and if I fall.... it's okay. I can't ride a bike yet, but I will.
I believe in you, Steve. I will work hard if you do.
I am terrible at basketball.
I am going to pay attention to the coach and learn how to improve my basketball skills.