Lesson Plan
CASEL in Action Lesson Plan
Equip clinical staff with five practical small-group activities to teach the CASEL competencies—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—in a single 30-minute session.
Building social-emotional skills in students promotes well-being, positive classroom climates, and academic success; this session gives staff ready-to-use tools to integrate SEL into daily practice.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Self-Awareness Activity
5 minutes
Step 3
Self-Management Strategy Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Social Awareness Role-Play
5 minutes
Step 5
Relationship Skills Discussion
5 minutes
Step 6
Responsible Decision-Making Case Study
5 minutes
Slide Deck
CASEL in Action
CASEL Competencies Overview
Session Flow
Self-Awareness Activity
Self-Management Strategy Practice
Social Awareness Role-Play
Relationship Skills Discussion
Responsible Decision-Making Case Study
Next Steps & Resources
Worksheet
Activity
Discussion
Project Guide
Reading