Self-Awareness

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.

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.

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.

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.

One-on-one reflective script sessions guiding an 8th grade student to see themselves and articulate their emotional states with clarity. This Tier 3 individual support session takes 25 minutes and uses targeted self-awareness strategies based on CASEL competencies to foster emotional identification.

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 vibrant whole-class exploration of self-awareness where students identify and articulate emotions. Builds foundational SEL skills for empathy and communication. Audience: 4th Grade Class. Sessions: 1, Duration: 45 minutes.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 lesson, we will help children develop self-awareness through interactive activities, a short video, and a discussion on feelings. Learning about self-awareness at an early age helps children understand their emotions and develop healthy coping strategies.

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.

A guided 25-minute session for 2nd graders to identify and articulate their current emotions using visual cues and interactive play, boosting emotional literacy and self-awareness via CASEL Self-Awareness Tier 1 classroom strategies.

An individualized reflection session guiding a student through personal journaling and scenario-based prompts to build deeper social awareness. This Tier 3 one-on-one session for an 8th grade student runs for 20 minutes and aligns with CASEL's Social Awareness competency.

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.

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 engaging 30-minute kindergarten lesson on self-awareness, students will explore their own feelings, preferences, and unique qualities. By identifying emotions and personal interests, they'll build confidence and begin to understand themselves. Through a video, interactive game, hands-on activity, and a quick quiz, this lesson fosters foundational self-awareness skills critical for social-emotional growth.

A vibrant whole-class exploration of self-awareness where students identify and articulate emotions. Builds foundational SEL skills for empathy and communication in a 4th grade classroom. One 45-minute session, Tier 1.

This engaging lesson is designed for kindergarten students and a second-grade student to develop self-awareness. Through fun activities and discussions, students will explore their unique qualities and emotions, fostering a positive self-image. The lesson includes a 30-minute session with a lesson plan, slide deck, activity, discussion, worksheet, and script to guide the process.

This 6-session lesson is designed for a 5th-grade male student who is competitive and often finds himself in conflict with peers due to misunderstandings. The goal is to enhance his perspective-taking skills, increase personal awareness of his competitive nature, and reduce conflicts. Each session is 20 minutes long and focuses on building empathy and understanding through interactive activities and discussions.

This lesson aims to raise mental health awareness among students in grades 5 to 7 through an engaging group session. By understanding mental health, students can better support themselves and others, fostering a more empathetic and supportive school environment. The lesson includes a 30-minute session with a focus on interactive learning and group activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A structured data collection form designed for social workers and teachers to systematically record 7th grade students’ emotional awareness and self-regulation skills during small group sessions. This single 30-minute session Tier 2 tool helps track progress on IEP goals by capturing identification of triggers, emotion expression methods, and interpretation of emotional cues across 5 opportunities.

This 10-session lesson is designed for a third-grade special education student to enhance self-awareness by identifying and reflecting on personal behaviors that lead to conflict. The student will learn to recognize and name behaviors such as yelling, speaking out of turn, or not listening, which contribute to conflicts. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and improving interpersonal relationships.

This lesson aims to help middle school students understand the dynamics of an academic setting by exploring the concept of emotional intelligence and its impact on learning and interactions. Through a combination of video, discussion, and collaborative activities, students will gain insights into how emotions influence their academic experiences. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to navigate their emotions and interactions in a school environment, fostering a positive and productive academic atmosphere.

In this small group lesson, students practice using 'I' statements in various scenarios to better understand their own emotional responses and those of others. This exercise enhances their ability to communicate effectively and empathetically in group settings.

A vibrant whole-class exploration of self-awareness where students identify and articulate emotions. Builds foundational SEL skills for empathy and communication with 4th graders in one 45-minute session.

A small group lesson focusing on the 'Pause, Reflect, Act' strategy for emotional regulation. This structured approach helps students develop a methodical way to handle their emotions.

Empower students to reflect on their actions and understand the importance of self-awareness.

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.

This lesson helps students recognize and articulate their emotions through engaging activities. By fostering self-awareness and empathy, students will learn to express their feelings constructively and understand their peers better. This is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and creating a supportive classroom environment.

Students learn to recognize how their attitudes are perceived by others and how to make conscious choices about their emotional displays. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which are crucial for social interactions and personal growth. Designed for a 3rd grade class, this lesson will be conducted in a single 50-minute session.

This lesson introduces Grade 2 students to the concept of self-awareness through a fun and interactive game. Students will engage in a quick activity that helps them recognize their emotions and thoughts, followed by a worksheet to reinforce learning. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop emotional intelligence, which is crucial for their personal and social development.

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.

In this 15-minute solo role-play card game, individual teachers face real-life classroom challenges, choose proactive supervision responses, and log their decisions. This Tier 3 activity builds awareness and decision-making skills for managing classroom behavior effectively.

A storytelling and puppet role-play group lesson that teaches kindergarteners to pause their impulses and plan their actions. Over 25 minutes, students will engage in guided story steps, puppetry, and reflection to build self-management skills under CASEL’s Impulse Control competency.

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.

An engaging 45-minute lesson for 4th graders on self-awareness through emotional exploration using CASEL framework. Students will recognize and name feelings, understand triggers, and reflect on emotions to build foundational social-emotional skills.

This lesson introduces students to the concept of affirmations and positive self-talk. Through engaging activities, students will learn to identify their strengths and positive qualities, fostering self-esteem and confidence. This lesson is crucial for helping young students develop a positive self-image and resilience, which are foundational for their emotional and social well-being.

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.

A focused session for students who have experienced trauma, helping them understand their emotions and reactions. This lesson is key to personal insight and emotional regulation.

This 8-session individual lesson is designed to help students learn self-regulation techniques to manage their emotions when upset by peers or classroom situations. Each 20-minute session will focus on developing a toolbox of strategies, empowering students to handle challenges with confidence and resilience. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional intelligence and improving classroom interactions.

This 45-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders dives into CASEL self-awareness by helping students identify and articulate emotions, understand their triggers, and recognize how feelings influence behavior. Building self-awareness is foundational for social-emotional learning, empowering students to navigate relationships and challenges more confidently.

In this session, students will dive into the complexities of emotions by exploring their personal emotional triggers and responses. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and emotional regulation skills.

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.

A 60-minute small-group toolkit for 6th graders focused on practicing empathy through role-play and perspective-taking. Using CASEL’s framework, students will strengthen social awareness and peer connections in Tier 2 group sessions.

This lesson focuses on helping 4th-grade students develop social awareness by being mindful of their words and actions. Through a short video, discussion, and worksheet activity, students will learn the importance of not conforming to societal pressures to impress others. This lesson is crucial in fostering empathy and self-awareness, encouraging students to be authentic and considerate in their interactions.

A playful, 30-minute PreK/K lesson on self-awareness where children explore their emotions, strengths, and identities through interactive discussion, activities, and a short video. This Tier 1 lesson uses engaging games and guided reflection to build foundational social-emotional skills.

A playful, 30-minute PreK/K lesson on self-awareness where children explore their emotions, strengths, and identities through interactive discussion, activities, and a short video. This Tier 1 lesson uses engaging games and guided reflection to build foundational social-emotional skills.

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.

This individual-focused curriculum helps 5th grader Ethan learn to recognize internal cues signaling impulsivity and practice pausing before reacting. Through a 30-minute one-on-one session, Ethan will build self-awareness and apply pre-taught strategies. Essential materials include a lesson plan, slide deck, script, warm-up, activity, worksheet, and cool-down.

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.

This lesson introduces 1st-grade students to the concept of self-awareness through engaging activities. Students will participate in a discussion, read a short story, and complete a worksheet to reflect on their feelings and actions. This lesson is important as it helps young students begin to understand their emotions and behaviors, fostering emotional intelligence and empathy.

In this engaging 10-minute lesson for second graders, students will learn to navigate small problem-solving scenarios that often arise during unstructured times like lunch, recess, and free choice. By using 'I-messages,' students will gain a valuable communication tool to express their feelings and resolve conflicts effectively. This lesson empowers young learners to become confident problem-solvers in everyday situations.

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 lesson, students will learn about self-awareness through a short video and a reflective activity. They will identify their strengths and areas for growth and share their reflections in a group discussion.

In this 4-session unit, K-5 students will explore self-awareness by identifying their strengths, feelings, and personal interests. Through readings, activities, discussions, and reflections, students will build a foundation of self-understanding and confidence. Each 30-minute lesson is designed for diverse learners, including supports for students with ADHD.

A 20-minute Tier 1 self-awareness lesson for 2nd graders where students use a guided worksheet to draw and write about their feelings, strengths, and goals, fostering self-reflection and emotional growth.

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.

In this engaging lesson, high school students in a therapeutic classroom will explore various cognitive distortions and learn techniques to challenge and reframe unhelpful thoughts. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation, empowering students to make informed choices about their moods and behaviors. The session will last 35 minutes and is designed as a Tier 2 group lesson.

Small-group mindfulness sessions teaching students to observe thoughts and feelings without judgment, cultivating self-awareness and emotional regulation. This Tier 2 lesson for a 6th grade group spans 25-minute sessions and aligns with CASEL's Self-Awareness competencies, helping students enhance focus, reduce stress, and build emotional insight.

Guide students through activities that enhance their understanding of how they learn and think. This lesson includes self-assessment tools and group discussions to promote awareness of different learning styles and cognitive strategies.

An interactive lesson where students explore common emotions and learn basic counseling techniques to support peers. Builds emotional literacy and empathy. Designed for a 5th grade class in a single 45-minute Tier 1 session.

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.