Personal Values

In this 20-minute Tier 2 small-group lesson for 11th graders, students will identify and rank their personal values, fostering self-awareness as outlined in CASEL’s framework. Through guided ranking and peer discussion, participants clarify their priorities and practice respectful dialogue, strengthening social-emotional skills crucial for decision-making and empathy.

In this single-session workshop, students will identify their core values and learn how these principles guide personal and professional decisions. By developing self-awareness and decision-making frameworks, students gain lifelong skills for navigating challenges and opportunities.

Explores how personal values and beliefs influence decision-making and the importance of aligning decisions with these values.

This lesson is designed to help a single adult explore their core values in a supportive and trauma-informed telehealth setting. Through guided activities and reflection, the participant will gain insights into their personal values, which can enhance self-awareness and decision-making. This lesson is important as it fosters personal growth and emotional well-being, providing a foundation for healthier relationships and life choices.

A lesson focused on understanding personal values and aligning actions with those values, promoting authenticity.

This lesson guides students to identify their personal values and understand the importance of these values for their wellbeing. Through experiential learning, collaborative activities, and a video, students will explore how personal values influence their decisions and relationships. This lesson fosters self-awareness and resilience, empowering students to make choices aligned with their values.

This lesson helps middle school students explore and identify personal values that are important to them. Through a combination of collaborative and game-based learning activities, students will engage in self-reflection and discussion to better understand what they value most. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and guiding students in making decisions aligned with their values.

Discover the inner workings of your emotions and values as a class to build a foundation of self-awareness and empathy. 4th graders will explore CASEL’s Self-Awareness competencies across one 45-minute session.

In this 15-minute middle school lesson, students will learn how identifying and applying their personal core values can guide decision making and goal setting. This lesson builds self-awareness, critical thinking, and empowers students to make purposeful choices aligned with their values.

This lesson guides students through activities and discussions to help them explore and articulate their core personal values. By engaging in self-reflection and group discussions, students will deepen their self-awareness and learn to make decisions that align with their beliefs. This lesson is important as it fosters personal growth and encourages students to think critically about their values, which can guide their future actions and decisions.

This lesson introduces middle school students to the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its importance in personal and academic success. Through a video and a guided activity, students will explore the four key skills of EI: perceiving, using, understanding, and managing emotions. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop self-awareness and empathy, which are foundational for building strong values and relationships.

This lesson helps middle school students explore and identify personal values that are important to them. Through a combination of collaborative and game-based learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-reflection and discussion about values. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and encouraging students to think critically about what they value in life, which can guide their decision-making and interactions with others.

In this 30-minute, single-session lesson, 11th graders explore CASEL’s Self-Awareness competency through a fun personality quiz, guided discussion, and reflection. This Tier 1 classroom activity helps students recognize personal strengths, traits, and self-concept, fostering emotional intelligence and peer connection.

In this lesson, students will explore and identify the school and personal values through interactive activities, discussions, and reflections. This lesson aims to help students understand the importance of values and how they can be incorporated into their daily lives both at school and personally.

An engaging lesson that guides the whole class in mapping personal values and beliefs to boost self-awareness and decision-making skills. This Tier 1 lesson for 11th graders will span one 50-minute session and align with CASEL's Self-Awareness competencies.

In this lesson, students will learn to identify their personal values and understand how these values contribute to their overall wellbeing. This lesson will help students gain self-awareness and recognize the importance of living in alignment with their values.

A guided exploration into students' strengths, values, and emotions to build a strong foundation of self-awareness and confidence. This Tier 1 lesson engages 5th graders across one 45-minute session with interactive activities and reflections to foster self-awareness using CASEL competencies.

In this 45-minute 9th grade lesson, students will uncover and prioritize their core personal values, craft a visual “Values Compass,” and articulate how these values guide real-life decisions. This lesson fosters self-awareness, ethical reasoning, and cultural identity awareness through interactive activities, discussions, and reflective writing.

This lesson focuses on developing self-awareness among 10th-grade students through engaging SEL activities. Over two 30-minute sessions, students will explore their emotions, strengths, and areas for growth, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and improving their emotional intelligence. This is crucial for personal development and building healthy relationships.

In this 30-minute 8th grade lesson, students will explore their personal identity by identifying three core values and reflecting on decisions that illustrate those values. This lesson builds self-awareness, critical thinking, and connects values to real-life choices, fostering deeper personal insight.

This lesson guides 6th graders through self-questioning and reflective exercises to deepen their self-awareness. It’s a Tier 1, single 50-minute session focusing on CASEL’s Self-Awareness competencies, complete with icebreakers, activities, and assessment.

In this engaging Tier 1 CASEL self-awareness lesson, 2nd graders will explore their identities by creating layered self-portraits infused with their personal values and goals. Over one 60-minute session, students will reflect on what makes them unique and express it through art, developing self-awareness and emotional literacy.

This lesson invites students to explore their own identities and core values through reflective exercises and group sharing. By examining personal narratives and the principles they hold dear, students develop a clearer sense of self and greater empathy for others.

In this 15-minute session, adult learners will explore the CASEL framework for social-emotional learning, understand its five core competencies, and discuss how to integrate SEL into their educational settings. This lesson empowers educators with a shared language and practical strategies to support students’ social-emotional development.

Explore the concept of self-awareness by delving into personal identity, traits, and aspirations. This lesson will help students gain a deeper understanding of themselves, which is crucial for personal growth and emotional intelligence.

A dynamic exploration of personal strengths that guides students to articulate what sets them apart and boosts confidence. This Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders spans one 20-minute session, focusing on CASEL’s Self-Awareness competency through engaging activities and reflection.

This 45-minute, one-session lesson for 7th graders fosters self-awareness by guiding students through reflective activities to explore their strengths, values, and emotions—crucial for personal growth and well-being.

In this 30-minute 10th grade lesson, students explore their self-concept by identifying two core personal values and reflecting on how these values influence daily decisions. Through engaging warm-ups and a values card-sort, learners develop decision awareness and practice articulating the connection between values and choices. Key concepts include self-concept, core values, and decision awareness.

In this lesson, students will engage in a reflective activity to explore what defines them beyond academics. Through creative expressions like vision boards or storytelling, they will articulate their values and identity, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. This lesson is important as it encourages students to think deeply about their personal values and identity, which can enhance their self-awareness and contribute to their personal development.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 small-group lesson for 8th graders, students will explore how to find personal value in school, build confidence in tackling challenging tasks, and develop tolerance for frustration. By connecting real-life goals to classroom learning, students will leave with strategies to boost self-efficacy and perseverance.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group session, 9th graders will explore facets of their identity, strengths, and values through interactive activities. Developing self-awareness helps students build confidence, navigate social situations, and set personal goals. This quick but impactful lesson engages students in reflection, discussion, and personal goal setting.

Invites students to pinpoint core values as a compass for decision-making and goal alignment. Develops deeper self-awareness in a single 15-minute session for a 7th grade class in Tier 1 supports.

In this engaging 30-minute SEL lesson aligned with CASEL, 7th graders will learn to identify and label their emotions, explore triggers, and practice simple strategies for self-regulation. Building self-awareness and self-management skills will empower students to handle daily challenges more effectively.

In this 45-minute Grade 12 lesson, students will explore how to align their personal values with career aspirations and community impact by formulating a SMART goal and identifying two immediate action steps. This lesson strengthens organizational and planning skills essential for scholarship applications, college readiness, and lifelong success.

In this single 45-minute Tier 2 small-group lesson for 8th graders, students will explore and identify their personal values and reflect on their reactions to challenges. By increasing self-awareness through mapping and ranking their core beliefs, students build emotional intelligence and make more mindful decisions.

In this 45-minute, Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders, students will deepen self-awareness by identifying personal strengths, emotions, and learning styles through interactive activities and a reflective rubric. By exploring who they are, students build confidence and foundational social-emotional skills rooted in CASEL standards.

In this three-session small-group SEL series, 7th graders explore personal values and decision-making styles through interactive discussions and activities, fostering greater self-direction. Ideal for Tier 2 support, each 60-minute session builds self-awareness and equips students to make values-driven choices.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 session, clinical staff will learn strategies to facilitate small groups teaching the CASEL competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. This session equips staff with practical group activities and discussion guides to enhance social-emotional learning in their settings.

In this 30-minute, Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders, students will explore self-awareness and self-control in relation to school expectations. Through reflection, discussion, and an engaging activity, students learn to identify their emotions, manage impulses, and align behaviors with classroom rules—building the foundation for a positive learning environment.

An interactive lesson exploring CASEL’s five competencies and their impact on college and career readiness, fostering self-awareness and goal setting for 12th graders. This Tier 1 classroom-wide session helps students recognize and leverage their emotions for future success in a single 50-minute session.

This lesson invites students to explore and express their core values through creative activities and guided discussions. By understanding their values, students can gain increased self-awareness and confidence, which are essential for personal growth and decision-making. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize the guiding principles in their lives, fostering a sense of identity and purpose.

A guided self-reflection journey helping 9th graders explore their core values and personal strengths through targeted prompts and activities. This 30-minute individual Tier 3 lesson supports deep self-awareness and personal growth.

This two-session lesson for 6th to 8th graders focuses on developing self-awareness, a crucial life skill that empowers students to understand their emotions, strengths, and areas for growth. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will learn to reflect on their personal experiences and recognize their unique qualities, setting the foundation for personal growth and improved interpersonal relationships.

In this 25-minute small-group experience, 11th graders explore self-awareness by assessing personal traits and identifying their top five strengths. This Tier 2 lesson builds social-emotional skills through guided discussion and reflection, helping students recognize and leverage their unique qualities.

In this 9th grade lesson, students will identify and articulate their personal core values, exploring authenticity, culture, integrity, and self-concept. Through warm-ups, discussions, and an interactive activity, learners will understand how values guide decision-making in new high school situations. This 45-minute single-session experience builds self-awareness and confidence at the start of high school.

In this 50-minute lesson, 8th grade students will explore the Johari Window model to build self-awareness by identifying known and unknown aspects of themselves. Through a mix of brainstorming, collaborative activities, and reflection, students will gain insight into how they view themselves and how others perceive them, supporting CASEL’s Self-Awareness competency.

This lesson guides 4th graders through self-awareness by exploring personal strengths, values, and emotions. In one 45-minute session, students will gain confidence and deeper self-understanding using interactive activities.

A whole-class lesson that guides 4th grade students in identifying and naming their emotions using real-life scenarios to build self-awareness; 45-minute session; Tier 1 SEL/CASEL focus

An introductory lesson helping students understand the concept of self-awareness and its significance in personal development.

Focus on personal values and decision-making processes, guiding students to align their actions with their beliefs. This lesson is important as it empowers students to manage peer pressure by understanding their own values and making informed decisions. Designed for an 11th-grade student, this individual session lasts 30 minutes.

9th Grade SEL lesson helping students articulate and reflect on their core values. Over 45 minutes, students will define authenticity, culture, integrity, and self-concept, explore their own values through discussion and movement, and learn how values act as a compass in new high-school situations.

This lesson aims to enhance students' self-awareness through active learning. By engaging in activities and discussions, students will explore their own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, leading to a better understanding of themselves. This lesson is crucial for personal development, helping students to recognize their strengths and areas for growth, which is essential for their academic and personal success.

Encourage students to explore their emotions and thoughts through mindfulness practices that foster emotional self-awareness. This lesson is important because it builds emotional literacy, self-regulation, and reflective skills that support social-emotional growth. Designed for K-12 in a single 60-minute session.

In this 40-minute Tier 1 lesson for 6th graders, students will build self-awareness by mapping their personal strengths, values, and areas for growth through guided reflection and peer sharing. This lesson fosters emotional intelligence (CASEL) skills and supports a positive classroom culture.

In this lesson, students will explore values that are important to them and create short stories where these values guide the characters' decisions. This exercise encourages self-reflection and enhances moral reasoning, helping students understand the impact of values on decision-making and behavior.

A small-group workshop that guides 7th graders through crafting personal narratives to strengthen self-identity and confidence using the CASEL Self-Awareness competency over one 55-minute session.

In this 20-minute Tier 1 self-awareness lesson for 4th graders, students explore their unique strengths and emotions through interactive activities. This lesson boosts emotional intelligence and personal growth—crucial skills for lifelong well-being.

In this 4-session mini-module, 6th graders will explore personal values and how they shape choices. Session 2 focuses on defining values, ranking them in groups, and reflecting individually to strengthen self-awareness.

An engaging lesson that guides the whole class in mapping personal values and beliefs to boost self-awareness and decision-making skills. This Tier 1 lesson for 11th graders runs in a single 50-minute session and helps students align their actions with their values.

In this 30-minute 12th Grade lesson, students will discover their top five core values and learn how these values guide their daily choices. By engaging in interactive sorting and reflection exercises, students will gain authentic self-awareness to make integrity-based decisions.

This Tier 3 individual lesson supports an 8th grader through a 15-minute daily reflection series. Students build self-awareness by journaling mood, tracking emotional triggers, and evaluating reflection quality using CASEL competencies.

This lesson guides a 12th grade student through an individual counseling technique called values clarification. Over a 55-minute session, students will build a personalized “compass” to guide future decisions, enhancing self-awareness and alignment with their core beliefs.

This 5-session lesson series aims to enhance students' self-awareness, crucial for managing emotions and improving mental health. Designed for a class with students needing support in anxiety, depression, self-regulation, and complex family backgrounds, each 30-minute session will engage students through interactive activities, discussions, and games to foster a deeper understanding of themselves.

A whole-class interactive lesson exploring self-awareness and self-management through real-life scenarios and reflective exercises to foster emotional intelligence in 4th graders. This 45-minute Tier 1 lesson will guide students through CASEL competencies with engaging activities and personal reflection.

In this lesson, students will create collages that represent their personal values and beliefs. This creative activity helps students articulate and visualize what matters most to them, fostering self-awareness and expression. By engaging in this activity, students will develop a deeper understanding of their own values and how these influence their decisions and interactions with others.

A whole-class exploration of self-awareness through interactive storytelling and reflection—it helps students recognize and name their emotions, setting the foundation for strong SEL skills. Ideal for a 5th grade class in a single 45-minute session under CASEL framework and Tier 1 supports.

Over a 25-minute session, 7th graders will explore personal strengths, core values, and emotional triggers through self-reflection prompts, fostering deeper self-awareness and confidence. This Tier 1 lesson equips students with tools for understanding themselves and lays the foundation for social-emotional growth at school and beyond.

Students embark on a cooperative game to explore self-awareness by completing challenges and collecting identity tokens that reflect their personal traits and values. This Tier 1 lesson for a 5th grade class spans one 45-minute session, promoting social-emotional learning through engaging gameplay and reflection.

This lesson is designed to help a special education 3rd grader explore their personal identity, values, and interests through engaging and accessible activities. Understanding oneself is essential for building self-confidence and fostering positive relationships. The lesson will be completed in one session of 30 minutes.

A 40-minute lesson plan guiding 7th graders to uncover their core values through interactive reflection and group sharing, fostering deeper self-awareness and class connection.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 group lesson for 9th graders, students will engage in reflective and interactive activities to deepen their understanding of their personal strengths and worth. By exploring self-perception and receiving peer feedback, learners will build a more positive self-concept, leading to increased confidence and resilience.

In this two-part, 40-minute session, 3rd graders will learn to identify, articulate, and track their emotions, building robust self-awareness skills that support healthy decision-making. This lesson aligns with CASEL’s Self-Awareness competency and uses engaging tools like mood meters and charades to make emotional vocabulary relatable in everyday life.

A comprehensive lesson series designed to help students identify their school and personal values and explore how kindness can be used for service learning. The lessons will incorporate active, game-based, and collaborative learning to engage students in meaningful reflections and actions.