SEL Competency: Social Awareness

Social Awareness

Social Awareness
Social-Awareness Social Awareness is the ability to understand social situations that require different approaches of engagement.  By being socially aware, you have the ability to interact appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and identities. You are also able to take another’s perspective, demonstrate compassion and empathy, and understand the historical and social norms that [...]

What is Social Awareness

What is Social Awareness
Learning Libraries » Preschool (PreK-2) » Social Awareness Print Social Awareness Family Resources on What is Social Awareness ?Project and Purpose In class students learned the definition of social awareness. Students also played a game called “Let’s Play Same or Different!”. Students then used their learning in the game to practice active listening. Share this [...]

Sticks and Stones

Sticks and Stones
Families » Sticks and Stones Social Awareness Sticks and Stones ABOUT THE PROGRAM Real stories shared by families and teens show kids the pain of cruel gossip, slander and cyberbullying. FAMILY DISCUSSION GUIDE These discussion questions are provided for families to extend learning as they watch Sticks and Stones. Be advised that videos deal with [...]

Perspective

Perspective
Learning Libraries » Preschool (PreK-2) » Social Awareness Print Social Awareness Family Resources on Understanding the Perspectives of OthersProject and Purpose By explicitly teaching social-emotional learning skills while honoring diverse identities, creating a sense of belonging, and promoting student agency toward personal growth and social impact, the teacher better creates a classroom environment that fosters [...]

Kindness

Kindness
Learning Libraries » Preschool (PreK-2) » Social Awareness Print Social Awareness Family Resources on KindnessProject and Purpose By explicitly teaching social-emotional learning skills while honoring diverse identities, creating a sense of belonging, and promoting student agency toward personal growth and social impact, the teacher better creates a classroom environment that fosters well-being for self and [...]

Empathy

Empathy
Learning Libraries » Preschool (PreK-2) » Social Awareness Print Social Awareness Family Resources on EmpathyProject and Purpose By explicitly teaching social-emotional learning skills while honoring diverse identities, creating a sense of belonging, and promoting student agency toward personal growth and social impact, the teacher better creates a classroom environment that fosters well-being for self and [...]

A Chance for a New Life

A Chance for a New Life
Learning Libraries » Middle School » Social Awareness Social Awareness Family Resources on A Chance for a New LifeProject and Purpose Students will explore the value of learning to make safe and socially positive choices. The main character in the video turned his back on a criminal lifestyle and channeled himself in positive ways. Video [...]

Would You Rather?

Would You Rather?
Learning Libraries » Elementary (3-5) » Social Awareness Print Social Awareness Family Resources on Would You Rather?Project and Purpose Students analyze their own screen habits. Essential Questions How much screen time is just right? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download Parent Conversation Starter.pdf If this lesson was used in the classroom: Students learned about analyzing their screen [...]

Emojis: Such Characters

Emojis: Such Characters
Learning Libraries » High School » Social Awareness Print Social Awareness Family Resources on Emojis: Such Characters!Project and Purpose The use of emojis has grown, students will consider their place in writing and communication. Essential Questions Is the use of emojis a sign of future communication or a temporary cultural fad? Share this Link BackgroundOpen/Download [...]