The abilities to understand one's own emotions, thoughts
Students learn to notice what they're feeling, recognize what they're good at, and understand how their emotions shape the choices they make.
What does a student learn in
This is the stretch when students start running their own inner lives instead of just reacting. They learn to name what they're feeling, notice why, and pick a next move that fits the situation. Friendships get more complicated, so students practice listening across differences, sorting out conflicts, and asking for help without shame. By spring, students can talk through a hard moment, weigh the choice in front of them, and think about how it lands on the people around them.
- Self-awareness
- Managing emotions
- Empathy
- Healthy friendships
- Resolving conflict
- Responsible choices
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 8.
Social Emotional Learning
Social Emotional Learning
- Grades 6-8
- Grades 6-8
The abilities to manage emotions, thoughts
Students practice recognizing their own emotions and reactions, then choosing how to respond. That includes staying calm under pressure, thinking before acting, and keeping schoolwork organized enough to hit their goals.
- Grades 6-8
The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathise with others…
Students learn to see situations from other people's points of view, including people whose lives look different from their own. They also practice identifying who and what they can turn to for help at school, at home, and in their community.
- Grades 6-8
The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships…
Students practice the skills that keep friendships and group work healthy: listening well, handling disagreements without making things worse, and asking for help or stepping in when someone else needs it.
- Grades 6-8
The abilities to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior…
Students practice weighing the pros and cons of a choice before acting, thinking about how it affects themselves and the people around them. This applies to personal decisions and how students treat others in everyday situations.
| Standard | Definition | Code |
|---|---|---|
| The abilities to understand one's own emotions, thoughts Grades 6-8 | Students learn to notice what they're feeling, recognize what they're good at, and understand how their emotions shape the choices they make. | MD-SEL.1.6-8 |
| The abilities to manage emotions, thoughts Grades 6-8 | Students practice recognizing their own emotions and reactions, then choosing how to respond. That includes staying calm under pressure, thinking before acting, and keeping schoolwork organized enough to hit their goals. | MD-SEL.2.6-8 |
| The abilities to understand the perspectives of and empathise with others… Grades 6-8 | Students learn to see situations from other people's points of view, including people whose lives look different from their own. They also practice identifying who and what they can turn to for help at school, at home, and in their community. | MD-SEL.3.6-8 |
| The abilities to establish and maintain healthy and supportive relationships… Grades 6-8 | Students practice the skills that keep friendships and group work healthy: listening well, handling disagreements without making things worse, and asking for help or stepping in when someone else needs it. | MD-SEL.4.6-8 |
| The abilities to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior… Grades 6-8 | Students practice weighing the pros and cons of a choice before acting, thinking about how it affects themselves and the people around them. This applies to personal decisions and how students treat others in everyday situations. | MD-SEL.5.6-8 |