Self-Management Activities | Managing Emotions | SEL Self-Regulation | Behavior Management
Self-Management Activities | Managing Emotions | SEL Self-Regulation | Behavior Management
About This Resource
★ Topic: Self-Management
★ 57 pages
★ Resource Type – Activity Worksheets
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text Boxes Already Created!)
★ Excellent for Grades 8-12
★ Google Slide Link
★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses
Items Included:
★ 30 Self-Management Activity Worksheets
★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses
★ Google Slide Link
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Self-management is one of the most essential life skills students can learn—especially during the middle and high school years, when independence, responsibility, and emotional balance are being tested daily. From time management and organization to emotional regulation and decision-making, self-management affects every part of a student’s life—academics, relationships, and overall well-being.
This resource/activities gives students a comfortable space to think about their habits, choices, and responsibilities in a reflective way. Through realistic scenarios, thoughtful prompts, and guided activities, students practice staying focused, managing stress, controlling impulses, and following through on what they start.
The worksheets encourage small, meaningful steps toward stronger habits, better organization, and a greater sense of responsibility—skills that help students succeed both in and out of school.
This comprehensive Self-Management Activity Packet includes 30 engaging, ready-to-use worksheets designed for middle and high school students to explore what self-management looks like in school, friendships, and personal growth—and how to strengthen it one step at a time.
Key Themes Students Will Explore in These Self-Management Activities:
▶ Understanding what self-management is and why it matters
▶ Identifying personal habits and behaviors that impact success
▶ Practicing self-discipline and accountability
▶ Managing stress, frustration, and emotional triggers
▶ Developing organization and time management strategies
▶ Learning how to pause, reflect, and choose a thoughtful response
▶ Building responsibility through goal setting and follow-through
▶ Recognizing how self-management affects relationships and teamwork
▶ Creating realistic plans to improve motivation and focus
▶ Learning to recover from mistakes with reflection and resilience
Covers Topics Such As:
▶️ Procrastination and staying focused
▶️ Emotional control and frustration management
▶️ Setting and maintaining personal goals
▶️ Organization and prioritization skills
▶️ Following through on responsibilities
▶️ Managing distractions (phones, friends, and stress)
▶️ Making responsible choices under pressure
▶️ Responding to conflict calmly and respectfully
▶️ Building productive daily routines
▶️ Balancing school, work, and personal life
Activity Worksheet Topics Include:
★ Self-Management Anticipation Guide (2 variations)
★ Self-Management Self-Assessment
★ Self-Management in Action: Managing Yourself as a Student
★ Self-Management in Action: Managing Yourself with Social Skills and Responsibility
★ Self-Management in Action: Managing Your Emotions and Behavior
★ Self-Management Split: When You’re in Control vs. When You’re Not
★ Think Before You Act: The Power of the Pause
★ Responding to Rude or Sarcastic Comments
★ The Power of Priorities: Making Smart Choices with Your Time
★ Staying in Control When Conflicts Happen
★ Self-Management Moments: Reflecting on How I Stay in Control and Grow
★ Strengthen Your Self-Management: Staying Focused, Organized, and Responsible
★ Strengthen Your Self-Management: Staying Calm, In Control, and Confident
★ Coping with Confidence: Using Helpful Thoughts When You’re Stressed, Anxious, or Facing Setbacks
★ Building Your Self-Management: A Personal Action Plan
★ Defining Self-Management
★ Pause, Reflect, Act: Developing Self-Management and Accountability
★ My Self-Management Action Steps: Turning Awareness into Action
★ Text Messaging: Managing Emotions and Staying in Control
★ Text Messaging: Managing Reactions When You Feel Left Out
★ How Would You Respond? Managing Stress and Staying in Control
★ How Would You Respond? Managing Frustration and Staying Accountable
★ Think Before You Text: Practicing Self-Control
★ The Easy Way vs. The Right Way: Practicing Self-Management
★ Reflect and Redirect: Strengthening My Self-Management
★ Losing Balance: A Self-Management Scenario
★ Reflecting on My Self-Management
★ Self-Management Inventory
★ Pause and Reflect: Building Strong Self-Management Habits
Answer Keys | Sample Responses Included!
Every worksheet comes with clear, teacher-friendly answer keys or sample student responses to model strong reflection and responsible behavior. These examples make class discussions smoother and help students see what healthy self-management looks like in real life - a HUGE time saver!
Formats Included:
★ PDF (printable worksheets)
★ Google Slides (digital version for paperless classrooms)
Perfect For:
✔️ High School SEL
✔️ Middle School SEL
✔️ Advisory or Homeroom Periods
✔️ Counseling Groups or Individual Sessions
✔️ Life Skills or Psychology Classes
✔️ In-School Suspension Reflection Work
✔️ Health Education or Social Skills Lessons
✔️ Character Education Programs
✔️ Student Success or Mentorship Periods
✔️ Early Finishers or Independent Work Packets
❤️ Why You’ll Love It:
These activities go beyond surface-level lessons — they help students take real, actionable steps toward managing their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Students won’t just learn about self-management; they’ll practice it through scenarios that reflect real high school and middle school challenges.
Each worksheet builds self-awareness, reflection, and personal growth, helping students become more independent, responsible, and emotionally balanced learners.
With realistic examples, relatable prompts, and structured support, this resource helps students build lifelong skills in focus, discipline, organization, and emotional control — all while creating opportunities for honest self-reflection.
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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.
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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
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