Lesson Plan

Mindful Beginnings Lesson Plan

Students will build self-awareness and community by exploring emotions, reflecting on personal strengths, and collaborating to create classroom norms in a 60-minute SEL introduction session.

Starting the year with SEL helps students articulate feelings, understand peers, and establish a supportive environment that enhances learning and relationships throughout the year.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Welcome and Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to SEL

10 minutes

Step 3

Self-Reflection Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Community Circle

10 minutes

Step 5

Classroom Agreement Creation

10 minutes

Step 6

Closure and Reflection

5 minutes

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Mindful Beginnings: SEL Introduction

Session Objectives

Check-In: How Are You Feeling?

What Is SEL?

Self-Reflection Activity

Creating Our Classroom Agreements

Reflection & Closing

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Mindful Beginnings

Isabella Pineda

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