These questions are designed to spark conversation with students to expand growth mindset and social-emotional learning. This week’s topic is about being self-disciplined. The discussion provides opportunities to apply the affirmation to each of the five core competencies of social and emotional learning.
SEL Discussion Resource: I AM DISCIPLINED
Self-awareness
- Let’s say the affirmation together. I am disciplined.
- What does it mean when someone is self-disciplined?
- If someone is not very disciplined, what behaviors might be a clue to help them identify this?
Self-management
- What might a self-disciplined person do if they were feeling distracted from doing their homework?
- Name a difficult choice that a disciplined person would need to make if they wanted to finish an assignment or project.
Responsible decision-making
- What might be a challenge someone would have when they are working to be more self-disciplined?
- Describe a positive outcome from being a disciplined person.
Social awareness
- How might we accidentally make it more difficult for another person to be self-disciplined?
- Describe at least one solution for the problem you just identified. How can we change our habits to help other people with their self-discipline?
Relationship skills
- If each person in a group practices self-discipline, how could this help the whole group to me more positive and productive?
- What is one way we can be disciplined when it comes to the words we say?
Next week’s SEL focus: I AM HONEST AND TRUSTWORTHY.
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Suggestion for virtual learning:
- Purchase a pack of 30 postcards for the teacher to hold the appropriate one up to the screen during discussion.
- Purchase a pack of 30 small hand-off notes for each student to have at home with them. This allows for an interactive and hands-on experience.
