Personal Values

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

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.

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.

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.

In this 50-minute, one-session lesson for 5th graders, students will explore CASEL’s Self-Awareness competency by identifying their strengths, motivations, and personal “why.” Through interactive polls, storytelling, and reflective activities, students gain self-knowledge and confidence to guide their choices.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

A whole-class lesson for 4th graders that guides students through exploring personal strengths, values, and emotions to foster deeper self-awareness and confidence. This 45-minute session supports CASEL Self-Awareness and is designed for Tier 1 classroom-wide instruction.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

A 10-session self-awareness unit for Grade 10 students to explore personal strengths, values, and emotions through readings, discussions, activities, and reflections. This classroom-wide Tier 1 series builds essential life skills, culminating in a project and comprehensive assessment.

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.

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 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.

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 small-group workshop, 7th graders will explore CASEL's Self-Awareness competency by crafting personal narratives that strengthen their identity and confidence. Through the Narrative Identity Framework, storytelling prompts, and group sharing, students will reflect on their life chapters and connect with peers. Duration: 1 session (55 minutes).

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.

In this 40-minute, whole-class interactive session, 6th graders explore personal values and connect them to setting meaningful treatment goals using the Values-to-Goals Framework. This Tier 1 lesson equips students with self-awareness and goal-setting skills, fostering a foundation for positive decision-making and emotional well-being.

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.

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 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 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.

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 exploration guiding students to identify personal strengths, triggers, and values through interactive reflection. Helps build foundational self-awareness skills for 9th graders in a 60-minute session.

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

An individualized Tier 3 coaching session for a 7th grade student focusing on CASEL's Self-Management competency. In a 20-minute one-on-one format, this lesson plan, slide deck, conversational script, and journal prompts empower the student to identify strengths, set goals, and track progress, building accountability and resilience.

A whole-class exploration that helps 5th graders identify their top personal values through interactive storytelling and reflection, fostering self-awareness and empathy. This 45-minute, one-session Tier 1 lesson uses warm-ups, activities, journaling, and a custom framework to build self-awareness and social-emotional skills.

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.

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.

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 is designed to help students explore and enhance their self-awareness, a crucial life skill that empowers them to understand their emotions, strengths, and areas for growth. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn to recognize their unique qualities and how these can be harnessed to overcome challenges and achieve personal goals. The lesson is suitable for a classroom setting and aims to foster a supportive environment where students feel confident in expressing themselves.

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.

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.

An empowering individual session for students to articulate their aspirations and set realistic goals. It helps in developing a positive mindset towards personal achievements. This lesson is designed for 9th-grade students and lasts 30 minutes, focusing on self-awareness and personal growth.

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.

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.

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.

A journey into self-discovery where students reflect on their personalities, strengths, and areas for growth. This lesson encourages students to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, fostering confidence and self-acceptance. Designed for a 7th grade class, this 45-minute session is part of Tier 1 classroom-wide supports.

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.

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 small group lesson focusing on the consequences of substance abuse, encouraging students to reflect on their values and how they influence their choices. This lesson empowers students to make informed, healthy decisions.

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.

In this 45-minute small-group activity, 9th grade students collaborate to assemble a puzzle representing aspects of their identities, fostering self-awareness through discussion and reflection. Using CASEL’s Self-Awareness framework, students will explore personal strengths, values, and backgrounds while building group cohesion. This Tier 2 lesson supports students needing additional social-emotional learning in a supportive small-group setting.

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.

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 two-session lesson is designed for a 7th-grade male student to help build self-esteem. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, the student will explore personal strengths and learn strategies to boost confidence. Each session lasts 40 minutes and focuses on empowering the student to recognize and embrace their unique qualities.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

This is an individual 25-minute intervention for a 12th-grade student focused on increasing self-awareness and empathy through journaling and mirror exercises. The session draws on CASEL Social Awareness standards, boosting empathy development by reflecting on personal experiences and connecting with others.

A 45-minute 4th grade lesson that uses the fun Mirror and Window metaphor to help students discover their personal strengths, core values, and emotions. This interactive session boosts self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and confidence through group activities, journaling, and reflective sharing.

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 10th Grade lesson, students discover their core personal values and understand how these values influence daily decisions. Through interactive activities and reflective writing, learners build self-concept and decision awareness—key steps toward intentional living.

A whole class session where students reflect on internal versus external validation, promoting an understanding that self-worth comes from within. This lesson is essential for fostering intrinsic motivation and self-acceptance.

Students engage in introspective dialogue to understand their internal thought processes and biases. This lesson is critical for self-awareness and personal growth, fostering introspection and mindfulness.

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.

In this 30-minute lesson for 7th and 8th graders, students explore personal identity and self-concept through interactive activities. By the end, they will articulate at least two facets of their identity and understand how self-perception influences their choices and trustworthiness. Includes warm-up, mini-lesson, guided reflection, pair-share, and group debrief.

A multi-part 20-minute script and discussion tool that helps 7th grade students cultivate an internal supportive dialogue to manage stress and challenges. This Tier 3 individual lesson on CASEL Self-Management empowers students to become their own coaches through guided frameworks and reflective practices.

An individualized session focused on unlocking empathy as a personal strength, using personalized strategies and goals. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and understand others' perspectives, which are crucial life skills. Designed for a 7th-grade student, this session lasts 55 minutes and includes personalized activities and goal setting.

In this 30-minute 10th grade lesson, students will uncover their core personal values and understand how these values influence everyday decisions. By identifying two key values and reflecting on their impact, students develop self-awareness and decision-making skills—essential for personal growth and future goal setting.

This lesson is designed for a 6th grade boy named Teddy, focusing on the importance of self-advocacy during personal or academic dilemmas. In this 30-minute individual session, Teddy will learn how to effectively express his needs and concerns, empowering him to take control of his learning and personal experiences. The lesson includes a personalized reading, a video, and the development of specific self-advocacy scripts.

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.

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.

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.

This lesson engages students in an interactive activity to explore the concept of integrity and its significance in their personal and academic lives. The session concludes with a journaling exercise to help students reflect on how they can incorporate integrity into their daily actions. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and ethical decision-making skills, which are essential for personal growth and academic success.

This five-session professional development series helps educators build deeper self-awareness by exploring thoughts, emotions, strengths, and biases. Through readings, activities, discussions, games, and assessments, teachers and leaders will gain insights to enhance personal growth and improve classroom culture. Each 1-hour session is rich with print-ready materials and interactive resources.

An interactive session introducing ACT’s core principles through self-reflection and peer discussions, helping students identify barriers to personal growth. This 45-minute Tier 1 lesson for 12th graders equips students with tools to uncover obstacles and align actions with their values.

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 engaging 45-minute Tier 1 lesson for 8th graders, students will learn to shift focus from external approval to self-awareness by uncovering and celebrating their personal strengths. Through a dynamic warm-up, video exploration, collaborative discussions, and hands-on reflection activities, students will create actionable growth plans and boost their self-esteem. This comprehensive lesson provides all materials—slides, scripts, worksheets, and cards—for seamless delivery and lasting impact on students’ social-emotional development.