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SEL Superpowers

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Anara Sandygulova

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Superpower Showcase Plan

Students will celebrate and articulate their personal SEL strengths, share achievements with peers, and set targeted goals for continued social-emotional growth aligned with the CASEL framework.

This celebration consolidates students’ yearlong SEL progress, boosts self-awareness and community bonds, and empowers learners to carry forward their social-emotional superpowers.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

60 minutes

Approach

Interactive sharing, reflection, and goal-setting activities foster celebration and future planning.

Materials

  • Student Strengths Slides, - Superpower Trading Cards, - Celebration Circle Questions, and - Goal-Setting Reflection Sheet

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

  • Review all student materials: Student Strengths Slides, Superpower Trading Cards, Celebration Circle Questions, and Goal-Setting Reflection Sheet.
  • Print a deck of blank trading cards or prepare a digital template for Superpower Trading Cards.
  • Display the Student Strengths Slides template in your presentation software.
  • Arrange seating in a circle to facilitate the Celebration Circle Discussion.
  • Prepare pens, markers, and any stickers or decorations for trading cards.

Step 1

Warm-Up & Icebreaker

10 minutes

  • Welcome students and introduce the celebration theme: SEL Superpowers Showcase.
  • Lead an energizing stretch or quick breathing exercise to focus.
  • Invite each student to name one CASEL competency (Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making) they feel strongest in.

Step 2

Superpower Showcase Presentation

15 minutes

  • Have students project or share their personal Student Strengths Slides.
  • Each student speaks for 1–2 minutes highlighting:
    • Their top SEL superpower.
    • A concrete example of when they used it this year.
  • Peers applaud and give brief positive feedback after each share.

Step 3

Superpower Trading Card Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute blank Superpower Trading Cards to each student.
  • Students draw or write their superpower image/description on one side and key strengths on the other.
  • Encourage creativity: symbols, colors, slogans.
  • Once complete, have students mingle and trade cards, giving a compliment when exchanging.

Step 4

Celebration Circle Discussion

15 minutes

  • Reconvene in a circle and introduce the Celebration Circle Questions.
  • Sample prompts:
    • "What SEL skill did you grow most in?"
    • "How did a peer’s superpower inspire you?"
    • "Which CASEL competency will you focus on next?"
  • Facilitate open sharing—students respond in turn or volunteer insights.

Step 5

Goal-Setting Reflection

10 minutes

  • Hand out the Goal-Setting Reflection Sheet.
  • Students individually reflect and write:
    • One SEL skill they want to strengthen.
    • A concrete action step and timeline.
  • Invite volunteers to share one goal aloud to close the lesson.
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Slide Deck

My SEL Superpower

Name: ________________
Date: ________________
CASEL Competency: ________________

(Example: Self-Awareness, Social Awareness)

This is the title slide. Ask students to enter their name, the date, and identify their chosen CASEL competency. Model how you might fill one in.

Superpower Name & Icon

What is your SEL Superpower?

Insert or draw a visual representation here.

Invite students to name their superpower and add a visual. They can insert an image, emoji, or sketch directly on the slide.

Real-Life Example

Describe a time you used this superpower:

  • What happened?
  • Who was involved?
  • What was the outcome?

Prompt students to write 2–3 bullet points or a short paragraph describing when they used their superpower this year.

Impact on Me & Others

How did this superpower help you?

How did it affect the people around you?

Encourage reflection on both personal and social impact. Model how using self-management helped you and how it influenced someone else.

Growth & Next Steps

Which SEL skill will you focus on next?

My action step: _______________________

Timeline: _______________________

Guide students to set a future goal. Emphasize SMART steps and timeline (e.g., “I will practice active listening by asking one question in every conversation this week”).

Final Reflection & Visual

Share a quote, doodle, or sticker that captures your SEL journey.

A fun closing slide—students can add a quote, doodle, or sticker that represents their SEL journey.

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Activity

Superpower Trading Cards Activity

Description:
Students design personalized trading cards showcasing their SEL superpower, trade cards with peers while sharing compliments, and reflect on insights gained from classmates’ strengths.

Materials:

  • Blank Superpower Trading Cards template (3×5 index card or printable)
  • Markers, colored pencils, stickers, stencils (optional)

Card Template Layout:
• Front Side: Student Name | SEL Superpower Name | Icon or Symbol



• Back Side:

  • Brief description of the superpower
  • Real-life example of when it was used this year
  • 2–3 key strengths or highlights





Instructions (10 minutes):

  1. Distribute blank card templates to each student.
  2. Front Side: Write your name, your SEL superpower name, and draw an icon or symbol that represents it.
  3. Back Side: Describe your superpower, share a concrete example from this year, and list your top strengths.
  4. Encourage creativity—colors, doodles, motivational slogans. Allow 7 minutes for completion.

Trading Rules (3 minutes):

  1. Students stand up and mingle around the room.
  2. When two students meet, they exchange cards and each gives a genuine compliment about the peer’s superpower.
  3. Continue until each student collects at least three different cards.

Reflection Prompts (5 minutes):
• "Which new superpower card you received inspired you the most, and why?"






• "What strengths or themes did you notice across your classmates’ cards?"






• "How can you apply something you admired in a peer’s superpower to your own growth moving forward?"

This activity highlights and celebrates each student’s unique SEL strengths, builds peer appreciation, and prompts reflection on collective growth.

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Discussion

Celebration Circle Discussion Guide

Purpose:
This circle discussion empowers students to reflect on their SEL growth, celebrate peers’ strengths, and identify next steps within a supportive community.

Guidelines:

  • Sit in a circle so everyone is visible.
  • Use a talking piece (object passed around) to ensure one speaker at a time.
  • Practice active listening: make eye contact, nod, and refrain from interrupting.
  • Offer positive, respectful feedback when prompted.

Discussion Prompts:

  1. What SEL skill did you grow most in this year?
    • Follow-up: What experience or challenge helped you grow this skill?


  2. How did a peer’s superpower inspire or support you?
    • Follow-up: Can you share a moment when you noticed their strength in action?


  3. Which CASEL competency will you focus on next?
    • Follow-up: What’s one concrete step you can take this week to build that skill?





  4. In what ways have our collective superpowers shaped our classroom community?
    • Follow-up: How can we continue to leverage our strengths to support each other?

Facilitation Tips:

  • Pass the talking piece around clockwise; allow students to “pass” once if they prefer to listen.
  • Encourage short, focused responses (30–60 seconds).
  • Acknowledge each student’s contribution with a simple thank-you or nod.
  • If conversation stalls, prompt with a personal anecdote or example to model openness.
  • Close the circle by inviting one student to summarize key insights or appreciations.
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Cool Down

Goal-Setting Reflection Sheet

Use this sheet to set a SMART goal for the SEL skill you want to strengthen.

  1. SEL Skill to Strengthen:



  1. Why This Skill Matters:
    (Describe how improving this skill will help you in school, at home, or with friends.)






  1. SMART Goal Statement:
    (Your goal should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.)










  1. Action Steps & Timeline:
    • Step 1: ____________________________________ (By: __________)



• Step 2: ____________________________________ (By: __________)




• Step 3: ____________________________________ (By: __________)




  1. People & Resources to Support Me:
    (Who can help you or what tools will you use?)






  1. Tracking Progress:
    (How will you monitor your success? e.g., journal entries, check-ins, reminders)






Optional Reflection:
What challenges might you face, and how will you overcome them?







Once complete, choose one step to share aloud and inspire a peer to set their own goal!

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