Summer Social & Emotional Skills Enrichment

In this 20-minute summer school social skills lesson, 4th graders will learn how to start conversations, show empathy, and build friendships. These foundational skills will help students feel confident interacting with peers all summer and beyond.

A 30-minute individual counseling session for 6th graders that kickstarts rapport building by discussing students’ summer experiences and having them set a personal emotional goal. This intro lesson helps students feel comfortable, heard, and empowers them to take ownership of their emotional growth.

A fun summer-themed SEL activity designed for small groups of 1st graders to explore and share their emotions using bright beach imagery and playful prompts. This 15-minute session helps students build emotional awareness and communication skills in a joyful, seasonal context.

An engaging individual reflection activity for Pre-K students where each child designs a seasonal superhero self-portrait to celebrate their unique strengths and connect back-to-school excitement. This 15-minute Tier 3 lesson fosters self-awareness, creativity, and confidence through art and storytelling.

In this 30-minute interactive session, 6th and 7th graders with emotional disabilities will explore self-care strategies to thrive during the summer break. Students will discuss challenges they may face, play a creative game, and engage in a hands-on activity to build a personalized self-care plan. This lesson equips them with tools to manage stress and maintain emotional well-being.

In this 30-minute small-group session, 11th graders reflect on their social-emotional strengths and challenges, then set actionable summer goals to support self-awareness and personal growth. This Tier 2 enrichment helps students maintain and build SEL skills over the break, fostering community exploration and a growth mindset.

In this 45-minute, whole-class Tier 1 lesson for 10th graders, students will explore their social supports, identify friendship strengths, and foster positive peer connections over one session. This engaging activity helps students build awareness of healthy relationships and teamwork skills essential for emotional well-being and community building.

Six 30-minute weekly sessions designed to build kindergarteners’ foundational social skills—greetings, listening, sharing, emotions, empathy, and teamwork. These fun, interactive lessons help young learners navigate friendships, self-regulation, and cooperation, setting them up for positive classroom communities.

In this lesson, students will explore how the change in seasons can impact their feelings. Through a creative art project, each student will draw a seasonal tree and write their feelings on the leaves. This activity encourages emotional expression and reflection, helping young students to connect their emotions with environmental changes, fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

This lesson engages young learners in a discussion about how different seasons might affect our feelings. Students will match various weather conditions with emotions and create artworks expressing how they feel in different seasons. This lesson is important as it aids in emotional expression and creativity, helping children understand and articulate their feelings in relation to their environment.

A 5-session small-group program for 9th graders to develop social skills, emotional awareness, and healthy coping strategies. These 30-minute sessions (Tier 2) provide interactive practice, guided reflection, and peer support to boost students’ emotional intelligence and peer interactions.

This workshop aims to enhance social skills by exploring emotions and effective communication techniques to foster friendships and teamwork. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify and express their feelings, understand others' emotions, and practice communication strategies. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, improve their interpersonal skills, and build stronger relationships with peers.

In this 6-session mini-series, Pre-K groups will explore how to identify and manage their emotions through engaging stories, playful games, and hands-on activities. Each 15-minute session builds a fun, supportive environment encouraging emotional awareness and regulation skills—key foundational life skills for young learners.

This lesson series aims to develop 6th graders' emotional intelligence over five sessions, each lasting 30 minutes. The focus is on helping students recognize, understand, and manage their emotions, fostering empathy and effective interpersonal relationships. This lesson is important as it enhances students' social skills and emotional well-being, crucial for personal and academic success.

This lesson series aims to develop 6th graders' emotional intelligence over five sessions, each lasting 30 minutes. The focus is on helping students recognize, understand, and manage their emotions, fostering empathy and effective interpersonal relationships. This lesson is important as it enhances students' social skills and emotional well-being, crucial for personal and academic success.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills through experiential and game-based learning. Students will engage in a discussion, watch a video, and participate in a group game to practice and improve their social interactions. This lesson is important as it provides a safe and supportive environment for students to develop essential social skills, which are crucial for personal and professional success.

In this lesson, Pre-K students will explore emotions through storytelling and role-playing with an autumn theme. They'll identify emotions characters might feel in different fall scenarios, enhancing their empathy and emotional vocabulary. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop emotional awareness and communication skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

A 5-session Tier 1 social-emotional learning unit for Kindergarten, each 30 minutes long. Students will explore identifying, expressing, and managing emotions, building friendships, and classroom community. These lessons lay the foundation for a supportive, empathetic classroom environment.

A 30-minute Tier 2 small-group enrichment lesson for 7th graders using a summer beach theme to teach emotional regulation through metaphor, guided practice, and reflection. This lesson helps students build self-regulation skills in an engaging, seasonally-relevant context.

This lesson introduces K-5 students to essential life skills through an engaging activity and video. Students will learn about managing emotions and respecting others, which are crucial for their social and emotional development. The lesson is designed to be interactive and accessible for English Learners, fostering a supportive learning environment.

This group counseling session focuses on enhancing social skills through engaging activities and a video component. The session is designed to help students develop confidence in social interactions, improve communication skills, and understand the importance of active listening. By using Game-Based Learning strategies, the session aims to make learning social skills fun and interactive, encouraging students to apply these skills in real-life situations.

A month-long, four-session course for 7th graders that builds empathy, self-regulation, frustration management, self-motivation, and community skills. This Tier 1 class uses engaging activities to help students connect with emotions and peers, boosting social-emotional learning in each 60-minute session.

In this energetic Tier 2 small-group session for 5th graders, students will develop key social-emotional skills—collaboration, trust, and positivity—through engaging games and activities. Over a 40-minute session, they will tackle trust challenges, practice giving compliments, and reflect as a team on their growth. The focus is on CASEL competencies: relationship skills and social awareness.

A summer kickoff lesson that uses a fun treasure-hunt theme to introduce self-awareness and self-management for 3rd graders in a 45-minute session. This Tier 1 lesson builds buy-in and confidence through engaging challenges and reflection activities.

A one-on-one academic coaching tool for a 10th-grade student, focusing on setting and achieving short-term goals mapped to the four seasons over four sessions of 20 minutes each. This Tier 3 individualized lesson helps visualize progress, build motivation, and ensure consistent check-ins by aligning goals with real-world seasonal themes.

In this playful 30-minute SEL lesson, Pre-K students—including those with Down syndrome and autism—will learn to recognize and express basic emotions. Through interactive visuals, games, and breathing exercises, students build emotional awareness and develop simple strategies for self-regulation.

This lesson is designed to enhance social skills among 4th-grade students through a game-based learning approach. Students will participate in a fun and interactive activity that encourages teamwork, communication, and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills that are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 4th-grade students through interactive and experiential learning activities. Students will engage in a group activity, complete a worksheet, and participate in a discussion to reflect on their experiences. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills such as communication, cooperation, and empathy, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

This lesson is designed for adults, particularly educators, to reflect on the social-emotional skills students should possess by the end of each grade level. It will help teachers better support their students' development in these areas. The session will last 30 minutes and is suitable for a Tier 1 classroom-wide approach.

In this 5-session, 30-minute mini-course, 3rd graders will build essential life skills—self-awareness, empathy, communication, problem-solving, and responsibility—to become confident, caring learners and friends. This Tier 1 classroom series uses interactive activities, discussion, and practice worksheets to make real-life skills fun and memorable.

In this 30-minute SEL lesson, 1st graders will explore and identify emotions through a fun ‘safari’ adventure that builds self-awareness and social skills. This engaging session uses stories, movement, and art to help students recognize feelings in themselves and others, fostering empathy and classroom connection.

An 11-session Tier 2 group intervention for 1st–4th graders to build essential social skills like friendship, empathy, turn-taking, and conflict resolution. Each 1-hour session includes engaging warm-ups, activities, discussions, games, worksheets, quizzes, and scripts to minimize prep. Culminates in a creative group project to showcase learned skills.

This 5-session group intervention helps 10th graders develop key social skills—active listening, assertive communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and teamwork—through engaging activities and practice. These 30-minute sessions build essential interpersonal abilities to support students in all areas of life and boost their social confidence.

A dynamic 8-session program to help high school students smoothly transition back to school by building routines, confidence, and social connections. This Tier 1 lesson equips all students with strategies for time management, goal setting, and self-care, ensuring they start the year strong. Each 25-minute session includes collaborative discussions, hands-on activities, and guided scripts for teachers.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among students in grades 7-9 through interactive activities. It aims to improve communication, teamwork, and empathy, which are crucial for personal and academic success. By engaging in these activities, students will learn to better understand and collaborate with their peers, fostering a positive classroom environment.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 small-group SEL session, 9th graders will learn to identify and manage emotions through interactive activities, discussions, and reflection. This lesson builds crucial self-awareness and self-management skills to support academic success and healthy peer relationships.

This 5-session group intervention teaches SPED kindergarteners essential social skills—sharing, turn-taking, kind words, and anger management—through 15-minute sessions featuring visual supports, games, and calming strategies to foster positive peer interactions.

In this 30-minute lesson, 7th graders will learn essential social skills—like active listening, empathy, and respectful communication—to form stronger connections with peers. This engaging, Tier 1 session equips students with tools for everyday interactions, boosting confidence and fostering a positive classroom environment.

In this 6-session social-emotional learning unit, 5th graders will build interpersonal skills by identifying feelings and expressing them constructively. Through interactive games, discussions, worksheets, and a culminating project, students learn self-awareness, empathy, and communication strategies. Each 30-minute lesson equips the whole class (Tier 1) with practical tools for positive peer relationships.

In this lesson, PreK students will explore their feelings and learn strategies for regulating emotions through engaging activities. This lesson is important as it helps young children recognize and express their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills. By connecting to the ASCA mindset and behaviors, students will develop a foundation for positive social interactions and personal well-being.

This one-session SEL introduction lesson helps 9th graders build self-awareness and community through engaging check-ins, activities, and reflections. Students will learn foundational SEL skills—self-management, social awareness, and relationship-building—and set a positive tone for the year.

In this 30-minute, one-session 8th grade Tier 1 classroom lesson, students will identify their innate social-emotional style, build self-awareness, and practice applying their strengths in relationships. This helps foster confidence, empathy, and intentional engagement in everyday interactions.

This lesson plan is designed to help 3rd graders develop essential self-management and social skills through engaging activities and discussions. Over the course of six weeks, students will participate in experiential learning exercises that promote active participation and collaboration. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills needed to manage their emotions, work effectively with others, and build positive relationships, which are crucial for their overall development and success in school and beyond.

In this 15-minute Tier 3 individual session, 5th graders will be introduced to their personalized mental health toolkit—a blank template designed to store and reflect on new social skills learned throughout the year. This toolkit empowers students to track progress, set goals, and practice emotional wellness strategies, providing a go-to resource for growth and reflection.

A playful, 30-minute PreK lesson that helps young learners identify emotions and practice friendship skills through fun, interactive activities. Students will explore different feelings, learn how to express them, and build cooperative play habits—laying a foundation for positive social-emotional development.

In this 90-minute Tier 1 session, parents will learn strategies to support their children’s emotional readiness for school, fostering confidence, resilience, and positive school experiences. This lesson empowers caregivers with practical tools, hands-on activities, and discussion for home application.

In this 30-minute Tier 3 individual session for 4th graders, students explore how mental health influences mood, emotions, behaviors, social interactions, and academic success. This kickoff builds a foundation for therapeutic treatment by providing age-appropriate psychoeducation and strategies to recognize and manage their emotional wellbeing.

This 6-session Tier 2 group psycho-education series guides high school students through emotional regulation skills. Each 30-minute session combines instruction, interactive activities, and discussions so that by the end, clients can recognize, manage, and apply healthy coping strategies.

In this lesson, students will embark on a 'Social Skills Safari' where they will engage in role-playing and interactive games to learn essential social skills such as empathy, active listening, and effective communication. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop foundational social skills that are crucial for their personal and academic growth, enabling them to interact positively with peers and adults.

In this two-session series, first graders will explore key social and emotional skills like identifying feelings, empathy, and healthy ways to express emotions. Through interactive activities, discussions, and fun games, students build self-awareness and relationship skills, supporting a positive classroom culture. Audience: Grade 1 | Sessions: 2 | Duration: 30 minutes each

This lesson provides parents with practical tips and tricks for ensuring their elementary and middle school children have a fun and structured summer. It emphasizes the importance of balancing leisure and learning, offering creative ways to maintain a routine while enjoying the break. This single 60-minute session is designed to equip parents with strategies to help their children thrive during the summer months.

This lesson provides parents with practical tips and tricks for ensuring their elementary and middle school children have a fun and structured summer. It emphasizes the importance of balancing leisure and learning, offering creative ways to maintain a routine while enjoying the break. This single 60-minute session is designed to equip parents with strategies to help their children thrive during the summer months.

These 2 sessions help beginner multilingual learners revisit the Zones of Regulation, share what they've learned, and plan for success in 8th grade. Through warm-ups, reflective activities, and guided worksheets, students build self-awareness and set goals for next year.

This lesson is designed to help an individual student with autism develop essential social skills through a personalized game-based learning approach. By engaging in a fun and interactive activity with the teacher, the student will learn how to initiate conversations, understand social cues, and build confidence in social interactions. This lesson is important as it provides the student with practical tools to navigate social situations, enhancing their ability to connect with peers and build meaningful relationships.

In this two-session social skills unit for K–4 students on the autism spectrum (including non-verbal and ADHD learners), students become 'Super Social Detectives' as they practice recognizing basic and mixed emotions, structured turn-taking, and conversation-building. Differentiated supports—AAC boards, visual timers, fidget tools, sensory-friendly options, and movement breaks—ensure engagement and success.

An 8-session emotional regulation program for 1st-3rd graders. Students will learn to identify, understand, and manage emotions through engaging activities and reflection. This group-support curriculum builds self-awareness and coping skills in 35-minute lessons.

In this Tier 1 session, the school social worker meets with kindergarten students for the first time to build rapport and gauge their emotions. Over a 30-minute session, students will complete a picture-based feelings check-in form and engage in a fun ‘All About Me’ activity that helps the social worker get to know each child’s interests and strengths. This lesson sets a foundation for trust and emotional awareness.

This 5-session lesson plan for Kindergarten focuses on social emotional learning, helping young students understand and express their feelings while building friendships. Each 30-minute session will engage students in activities and discussions that promote empathy, communication, and emotional awareness, essential skills for their personal and social development.

Students explore their emotions by comparing feelings to weather patterns, fostering self-awareness and vocabulary for mental health. This Tier 1, single 50-minute session for 7th graders provides structured self-reflection, creative expression, and positive affirmations to promote emotional literacy and classroom well-being.

In this single-session lesson, K–2 students will learn to identify and articulate their emotions through puppetry, story circles, and guided discussion. This helps build emotional vocabulary, self-awareness, and healthy expression—skills essential for social-emotional development.

In this 30-minute small-group session, 5th graders will build key social skills like active listening, empathy, and respectful communication through interactive activities and discussions. This Tier 2 lesson supports students needing extra practice to foster positive peer interactions and confidence in social settings.

This lesson plan is designed to help elementary school teachers facilitate a session on social-emotional learning (SEL) and multitiered systems of support (MTSS) using game-based learning, trauma-informed teaching, and collaborative learning strategies. The lesson will engage students in activities that promote empathy, teamwork, and emotional regulation, while also providing teachers with tools to support diverse learners. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills and helps create a supportive classroom environment.