Power Card Creation

Objective: Students will design a personal Power Card that illustrates and describes their chosen SEL superpower, reinforcing self-awareness and communication.

Materials:

• Power Card Creation template (Power Card Creation)
• Colored pencils or markers
• Erasers

Instructions

1. Distribute Template (2 minutes)
   • Give each student the Power Card Creation template.
   • Explain that this card will highlight their unique SEL superpower.
2. Choose Your Superpower (3 minutes)
   • Invite students to refer back to their sticky-note choice or journal.
   • On the template, write the name of your SEL superpower (one of the five CASEL competencies).
3. Illustrate Your Superpower (7 minutes)
   • In the drawing box, create a colorful illustration of yourself using your superpower.
   • Encourage students to show a real-life scenario (e.g., calming down, helping a friend).
4. Describe Real-Life Examples (8 minutes)
   • Prompt students to complete three sentences:
   1. I use my superpower when…
   2. This helps me/others by…
   3. I first noticed this superpower when…
      • Remind them to write clearly and use complete sentences.
5. Partner Share (5 minutes)
   • Pair up students and have them take turns explaining their Power Card.
   • Partners practice active listening and offer one positive comment.
6. Display & Celebrate (5 minutes)
   • Collect cards and create a classroom Power Card wall or chart.
   • Invite volunteers to briefly share their cards with the whole class.

Power Card Creation Template

Name: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________

My SEL Superpower (CASEL Competency):

I demonstrate this superpower when:

Draw yourself using your superpower:

How does this superpower help you or others?

First time I noticed this superpower:

My Superpower Reflection Journal

Use this journal to think deeply about your unique SEL superpower and how it helps you and others. Be honest, creative, and thoughtful in your responses.

1. What is your SEL superpower?

(Which CASEL competency do you feel is your greatest strength?)

2. Describe a time when you used your superpower.

(Where were you? Who was there? What happened?)

3. How did using your superpower make you or someone else feel?

(Explain your feelings and the impact on others.)

4. Why is this superpower important to you?

(How does it help build our classroom community and your relationships?)

5. Actions to Strengthen My Superpower

List two things you will try this week to practice and grow your SEL strength.

6. Draw Yourself Using Your Superpower

(Create a picture below showing you in action—helping, calming, communicating, deciding, or empathizing.)

7. One Thing I’m Grateful for About My Superpower

(How does this strength make your life or the lives of others better?)

Keep this reflection journal safe. You can revisit your answers anytime to see how your superpower grows over the school year!

One-Minute Gratitude Share

Purpose: Foster Social Awareness and Relationship Skills by expressing appreciation for a peer’s SEL superpower.

Materials:

• (Optional) Sticky notes and pencils
• Timer or stopwatch

Time: 5 minutes total

Instructions

1. Pair Up (30 seconds)
   • Have students find a partner.
   • Decide who will share first (Partner A) and who will listen first (Partner B).
2. Gratitude Round 1 (1 minute)
   • Partner A speaks for 30 seconds:
   “I appreciate your [SEL superpower] because…”
   • Partner B listens attentively without interrupting.
   • After 30 seconds, switch roles: Partner B speaks for 30 seconds about Partner A’s superpower.
3. Gratitude Round 2 (1 minute)
   • Repeat the process, inviting each partner to share a second appreciation or example of how that superpower helps the class community.
4. Quick Reflection (2 minutes)
   • (Optional) Give each student a sticky note.
   • Prompt: “Write one sentence: I’m grateful for _________’s superpower of _________ because _________.”
   
   
   
   
5. Share & Celebrate (1 minute)
   • Invite a few volunteers to place their sticky notes on a “Gratitude Wall” and read them aloud.
   • Reinforce active listening: Applaud each speaker and celebrate the positive energy.

Tips for Success:

• Encourage specific, heartfelt compliments (e.g., “I appreciate your empathy because you always notice when I’m sad and help me feel better.”)
• Model the sentence structure before starting.
• Keep time strictly to ensure every pair can share both rounds.

This simple cool-down builds connection, acknowledges individual strengths, and wraps up the lesson on a positive note!