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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
Mindful Beginnings: SEL Introduction
Session Objectives
Check-In: How Are You Feeling?
What Is SEL?
Self-Reflection Activity
Creating Our Classroom Agreements
Reflection & Closing

Worksheet


Activity


Cool Down

