New Jersey K–6 social-emotional learning standards

Develop implement and model effective problem solving and critical thinking skills

Identify the consequences associated with one’s actions in order to make constructive choices

Evaluate personal, ethical, safety and civic impact of decisions

Establish and maintain healthy relationships

Utilize positive communication and social skills to interact effectively with others

Identify ways to resist inappropriate social pressure

Demonstrate the ability to prevent and resolve interpersonal conflicts in constructive ways

Identify who, when, where, or how to seek help for oneself or others when needed

Recognize one’s feelings and thoughts

Recognize the impact of one’s feelings and thoughts on one’s own behavior

Recognize one’s personal traits, strengths and limitations

Recognize the importance of self-confidence in handling daily tasks and challenges

Understand and practice strategies for managing one’s own emotions, thoughts and behaviors

Recognize the skills needed to establish and achieve personal and educational goals

Identify and apply ways to persevere or overcome barriers through alternative methods to achieve one’s goals

Recognize and identify the thoughts, feelings and perspectives of others

Demonstrate and awareness of the differences among individuals, groups and others’ cultural backgrounds

Demonstrate an understanding of the need for mutual respect when viewpoints differ

Demonstrate an awareness of the expectations for social interactions in a variety of settings