Lesson Plan
Unlocking CASEL Insights Plan
Participants will explore CASEL’s five core SEL competencies, understand their significance, and collaboratively develop practical strategies to integrate SEL into their educational settings.
This lesson equips educators with a shared language and understanding of the CASEL framework, enabling them to support students’ social-emotional development and foster positive learning environments.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objectives
2 minutes
Step 2
Overview of CASEL Framework
5 minutes
Step 3
Application Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes

Slide Deck
CASEL SEL Framework Overview
The Five CASEL SEL Competencies
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision-Making
Next Steps & Reflection

Worksheet


Reading

