Lesson Plan
SEL Kickstart Lesson Plan
Equip school leaders and educators with foundational SEL concepts and hands-on strategies to foster a supportive school climate; participants will explore core competencies, engage through video, discussion, and activities, and plan actionable SEL integration.
Building a strong SEL foundation is crucial for creating safe, inclusive schools where students thrive socially and academically. This lesson empowers educators with knowledge and tools to embed SEL practices, enhancing student wellbeing and overall school climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
30 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Game
10 minutes
Step 2
Video Introduction
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Interactive Group Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Quick Quiz
5 minutes
Step 6
Mini-Project Introduction
5 minutes
Step 7
Cool-Down Reflection
5 minutes
Step 8
Assign Post-Session Assessment
After Session

Slide Deck
SEL Kickstart: Introduction to Social-Emotional Learning
Warm-Up Game: Emotion Charades
Guided Discussion: SEL in Practice
Interactive Group Activity
Quick Quiz: SEL Basics
Mini-Project Overview
Assessment Criteria: SEL Integration Rubric
Cool-Down Reflection
Closing & Next Steps

Script


Worksheet


Reading


Discussion


Activity


Game


Rubric


Project Guide


Answer Key


Quiz
SEL Quick Quiz

Test
SEL Assessment Test

Cool Down


Reading

