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Discovering CASEL Competencies Plan

Students will learn the five CASEL competencies—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making—and identify examples in their own lives through charades, group matching, and reflection.

Early SEL instruction helps students understand and manage emotions, collaborate effectively, and make responsible decisions, boosting classroom climate and academic success.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emotion Charades

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction: CASEL Overview

10 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Competency Matching

15 minutes

Step 4

Discussion: Real-Life Connections

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Feelings Reflection Exit Ticket

5 minutes

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Welcome to SEL!

What Is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)?

Why SEL Matters

Meet CASEL

The Five CASEL Competencies

Self-Awareness

Self-Management

Social Awareness

Relationship Skills

Responsible Decision-Making

What We'll Do Today

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Activity

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Cool Down

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What Does SEL Mean?

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