Social-Emotional Learning Vocabulary for 3rd Grade
21 terms
JamWise Education TeamยทUpdated March 2026
In 3rd grade, students in the upper elementary (3-5) band encounter 21 essential social-emotional learning vocabulary terms. These words form the foundation for classroom discussions, reading comprehension, written assignments, and standardized assessments. Mastering this vocabulary gives students the language they need to express their understanding with clarity and confidence.
Below you will find every social-emotional learning term for 3rd grade, organized by topic where applicable. Each term links to a detailed definition page with grade-level explanations, related vocabulary, and connections to JamWise learning resources.
relationships
View topic hubActive listening
Fully paying attention to a speaker by making eye contact, nodding, and not interrupting.
Boundary
A limit you set to protect yourself and let others know what is okay and what is not okay with you.
Conflict resolution
Finding a peaceful solution to a disagreement that makes both sides feel heard and respected.
Trust
Believing that someone will be honest, keep their promises, and not hurt you on purpose.
self-awareness
View topic hubEmotion
A strong feeling inside you, such as joy, anger, fear, or sadness, that affects how you think and act.
Identity
Who you are as a person, including your interests, culture, family, and what makes you unique.
Overwhelmed
A feeling of having too much to handle, like too many tasks or too many strong emotions at once.
Self-awareness
Knowing and understanding your own feelings, strengths, and the things you need to work on.
Self-esteem
How you feel about yourself and how much you value who you are.
Trigger
Something that causes a strong emotional reaction, like a word, event, or memory that makes you feel upset or angry.
self-management
View topic hubGoal-setting
Deciding what you want to achieve and making a plan for how to get there, step by step.
Self-discipline
Making yourself do what you need to do, even when you would rather do something else.
Stress
A feeling of being pressured or worried, often from having too much to do or facing something difficult.
Time management
Planning and controlling how much time you spend on different activities so you can finish what needs to be done.
social-awareness
View topic hubCommunity service
Volunteering your time and effort to help your community without being paid.
Fairness
Treating everyone equally and making sure the rules apply the same way to everybody.
Inclusion
Making sure everyone feels welcome and is able to participate, even if they are different from the group.
Perspective
The way a person sees and understands a situation, which can be different from how someone else sees it.
Explore more
Social-Emotional Learning subject page
All social-emotional learning resources on JamWise
Learn moreFull glossary
Browse all 1,700+ vocabulary terms
Learn more3rd Grade overview
All subjects for 3rd grade
Learn moreFor teachers
How JamWise works in the classroom
Learn moreLearning games
20+ interactive vocabulary games
Learn more