Joan Snow Pre-K Center
Parent Training and Support
What is Self-Awareness?
"Self-Awareness is defined by "the abilities to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behavior across contexts. This includes capacities to recognize one's strengths and limitations with a well-grounded sense of confidence and purpose".
New Definition by CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning)
SELF-AWARENESS SKILLS HELPS US
TO BE AWARE OF OUR OWN EMOTIONS.
Here you can find videos, webinars, at-home activities for children, audios, and more.
This resource collection will be here at any time.
You can come at any time to get ideas to help your child to develop any of these skills.
So, take your time to explore the resources we put together for you.
Enjoy it!
ESSENTIAL INFO
AT A GLANCE
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A child with a good understanding of his/her emotions can manage better the behaviors and choices in school and life.
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Give effective compliments with praises that are specific and emphases the efforts, not the results. It will build up the self-esteem and self-confidence of your child.
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Help your child to name his/her feelings. Using statements like: “I fell___because ___".
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Help your child to recognize what triggers his/her strong emotions. Talk about feelings.
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All of us have emotions. Some good, and some not so good. Children need to know that is OK to feel what they are feeling. Later, they will learn how to handle strong feelings.
To learn more about self-awareness, watch the resources on this page.
