SEL Quick Guide: Get to Know Yourself – Digital Printable Resource

Encouraging Reflection and Understanding of Self

The SEL Quick Guide: Get to Know Yourself simplifies the self-awareness concept for young learners, helping them explore emotions, thoughts, and personal strengths. Through guided activities, children learn to identify what makes them unique and understand how emotions influence behaviour and decision-making. This guide supports teachers and parents in leading discussions that promote mindfulness, self-discovery, and positive emotional development.

Learning Highlights

1. Understanding Emotions: Explains how emotions affect choices, relationships, and behaviour.
2. Self Awareness Activities: Offers reflection-based exercises that help children identify strengths and values.
3. Mindfulness Practice: Introduces calming techniques for focus and emotional balance.
4. Confidence Building: Helps children recognise personal qualities and celebrate achievements.
5. Core SEL Integration: Covers SEL themes including emotions, mindset, confidence, and values.

Benefits for Children

1. Improves understanding of personal emotions and reactions.
2. Builds self-confidence through reflection and self-recognition.
3. Strengthens emotional intelligence and decision-making skills.
4. Encourages positive self-talk and goal setting.
5. Supports personal growth and mindfulness in everyday life.

Ideal For

1. Teachers and Educators: Introduce self-awareness concepts in classrooms as part of SEL programs.
2. Parents and Caregivers: Support children in exploring emotions and identity at home.
3. Counselling and SEL Sessions: Provide guided reflection and mindfulness exercises.
4. Independent Practice: Suitable for self-paced activities that encourage awareness and calm thinking.