Lesson Plan
Discovering CASEL Competencies Plan
Students will identify and practice the five CASEL social-emotional competencies—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—through interactive games and reflection.
Building SEL skills supports students’ emotional regulation, empathy, and collaboration, fostering a positive classroom climate and lifelong success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Charades
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to CASEL
10 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Competency Matching
15 minutes
Step 4
Group Share
5 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Exit Ticket
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Introduction to CASEL and SEL
Overview of Competencies
Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision-Making
Discussion Time
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
