Social & Emotional Development

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 aims to help young students identify and express their emotions through interactive storytelling and role-playing activities. Understanding emotions is crucial for children's social and emotional development, promoting better communication and empathy skills.

This lesson focuses on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for 3rd graders, exploring the importance of understanding and expressing feelings and building healthy friendships. It's crucial for students to develop these skills to enhance their emotional intelligence and social interactions, setting a foundation for positive relationships and well-being. The lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.

This lesson uses imaginative play to help young students explore and express a range of emotions. Through role-playing and imaginative scenarios, students will practice empathy and improve their social skills by understanding different perspectives. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence and helps children develop the ability to empathize with others, which is crucial for their social development.

This lesson plan is designed to engage students in a fun and interactive activity that promotes social-emotional learning. Through a series of games and discussions, students will explore emotions, empathy, and teamwork. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential life skills such as understanding emotions, effective communication, and collaboration, which are crucial for their personal and social development.

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.

This lesson helps PreK students improve their social skills by engaging them in a fun and interactive 'Friendship Circle' activity. Through songs, stories, and role-playing, students will learn the importance of friendship, sharing, and empathy. This lesson is important because it fosters positive social interactions and helps young children develop essential social-emotional skills.

In this 15-minute Tier 1 social-emotional learning session for Pre-K students, children will become 'Emotion Detectives' as they explore, identify, and express feelings through interactive games and activities. This lesson builds foundational self-awareness and emotional vocabulary essential for healthy social growth.

This lesson helps Pre-K students understand and recognize their own emotions and the emotions of others, fostering empathy and positive social interactions. Designed for a single 30-minute session for Pre-K students.

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.

This lesson is designed to help kindergarten students develop self-awareness and social awareness through engaging activities. By using experiential and game-based learning strategies, students will explore their emotions and learn to recognize and respect the feelings of others. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for emotional intelligence, which is crucial for personal and social development.

This lesson engages students in social emotional learning through a fun and interactive bingo game. The activity encourages students to identify and discuss various emotions and social scenarios, promoting self-awareness and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

This lesson focuses on understanding emotions and their impact on social interactions. Students will engage in collaborative and experiential learning activities, including a video discussion and a game-based activity, to explore how emotions influence behavior and decision-making. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and social skills, which are crucial for personal and academic success.

This lesson helps young children identify and express their emotions in healthy ways. Through engaging stories and role-playing exercises, students will learn to recognize different feelings and build empathy. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for emotional intelligence, helping children understand their own emotions and those of others, which is crucial for their social development.

This lesson focuses on helping a first-grade male student develop emotional regulation skills through experiential and game-based learning. The lesson includes a fun and interactive activity that encourages the student to explore different emotions and learn how to manage them effectively. This lesson is important as it helps the student build foundational skills in emotional awareness and regulation, which are crucial for social interactions and personal well-being.

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 lesson helps children develop social skills and build positive relationships through engaging role-playing and group activities. It's important because developing these skills at a young age lays the foundation for healthy interpersonal relationships that benefit them throughout their lives.

In this 15-minute lesson, kindergarteners will learn to recognize and express basic emotions through interactive games and discussions. Teaching social-emotional skills early fosters self-awareness, empathy, and positive classroom culture.

This lesson focuses on teaching Pre-K students emotional regulation skills, helping them recognize and manage their emotions effectively. By using engaging activities and relatable scenarios, young learners will develop foundational skills for emotional awareness and self-control, crucial for their social and emotional development. The lesson is designed for a small group setting, lasting 15 minutes.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson for kindergarteners, students learn to identify and express basic emotions through interactive activities and a story. Help children build self-awareness and empathy by exploring feelings, which supports positive classroom behavior and social skills.

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.

This lesson helps students with severe disabilities identify and understand different emotions through visual aids and interactive activities. By recognizing their own feelings and others', they can learn and practice appropriate coping strategies for each emotion, contributing to their emotional and social development.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson, nonverbal autistic students will learn to identify and communicate basic emotions using visual supports. This lesson helps students recognize feelings in themselves and others, building social awareness and foundational emotional skills.

In this quick 15-minute SEL lesson, 1st graders will learn to identify and express basic emotions through engaging activities. This builds self-awareness and empathy, laying a foundation for strong social skills.

A playful exploration of recognizing feelings in yourself and others through facial cues and body language, building foundation for empathy and connection. This Tier 1 lesson equips 3rd graders with relationship skills from CASEL, across one 45-minute session, fostering empathy and social understanding.

In this 30-minute, bilingual (English/Spanish) SEL lesson, students will identify and express emotions effectively, building empathy and social skills. This Tier 1 lesson fosters a supportive classroom community and meets diverse needs. Audience: K-5 social groups.

A 30-minute social skills lesson for 1st graders to help them identify and express their feelings in healthy ways and understand that their friends have feelings too. This lesson uses a fun activity to build empathy and improve social interactions.

Students will explore different emotions, how to recognize them in themselves and others, and strategies for managing them. This lesson is important as it helps children develop critical emotional intelligence skills which are fundamental for their social interactions and personal well-being.

In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing and facial expression games to learn how to recognize and interpret different emotions in themselves and others. This lesson is important as it helps enhance empathy and communication skills, which are crucial for social interactions and emotional development.

In this lesson, students will explore the impact of emotions on friendships and learn strategies to manage their feelings effectively. Through engaging activities and discussions, they will develop emotional intelligence, which is crucial for building and maintaining healthy social relationships. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to navigate social interactions and enhances their ability to empathize with others.

This 30-minute lesson for K-2 students focuses on developing emotional intelligence by teaching them to identify the 'Zones of Regulation' in others. Understanding how others feel is crucial for empathy and positive social interactions.

This lesson is designed to help kindergarten students develop social awareness by understanding and expressing their own feelings. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn to identify different emotions and understand how they affect themselves and others. This lesson is crucial for building emotional intelligence and fostering empathy at an early age, setting a foundation for positive social interactions.

In this engaging 15-minute PreK lesson, students learn to identify big emotions, practice using words to express how they feel, and explore simple strategies to stay friends when emotions run high. Building foundational social-emotional skills helps children communicate effectively, self-regulate, and maintain friendships.

This lesson helps young children identify different emotions and understand feelings in themselves and others through storytelling and drawing. It's important for developing emotional intelligence and empathy at an early age, providing students with the tools to express their feelings and recognize emotions in their peers.

This lesson focuses on helping middle school newcomers develop emotional intelligence and acculturation skills. By understanding and managing emotions, students can better navigate their new environment and build resilience. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting empathy, and enhancing students' ability to adapt to cultural changes.

This lesson introduces middle school students to the concept of emotional intelligence, emphasizing its importance in personal and academic success. Through engaging activities like emotion identification and empathy role-play, students will develop a deeper understanding of their own emotions and how to relate to others. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive classroom environment and enhancing students' social-emotional skills.

In this lesson, students will create masks that represent different emotions and engage in role-playing activities to explore how these emotions affect interactions with others. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional awareness and empathy, which are crucial for their social and emotional development. By understanding and expressing emotions, students can improve their communication skills and build better relationships with peers.

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.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social awareness among students through engaging activities and discussions. By participating in a game-based learning activity, students will explore different emotions and social scenarios, fostering empathy and understanding. This lesson is crucial for developing students' ability to recognize and respect others' feelings, which is essential for building positive relationships.

In this 40-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders, students will explore SEL competency Social Awareness by identifying and expressing emotions through art and discussion. This engaging session builds empathy, emotional vocabulary, and group sharing in a safe environment.

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.

This lesson helps kindergarten students understand and express their feelings related to attachment issues. By using a video and an interactive activity, students will learn to identify and communicate their emotions, fostering a sense of security and connection. This lesson is important as it supports emotional development and helps children build healthy relationships with peers and adults.

This lesson will help students understand how to identify and manage their emotions. Through discussions and creative expression activities, they will learn coping strategies and the importance of seeking support when needed. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with tools to navigate their emotional well-being, build resilience, and improves their social interactions.

Students will learn about key social skills such as caring, listening, and cooperating by watching a short video and engaging in a collaborative activity. This lesson will help students grasp the importance of friendship and teamwork, which are essential for their social development.

In this 10-minute kindergarten lesson, students will learn to recognize and express basic emotions through engaging activities and storytelling. Fostering early mental health awareness helps children develop empathy, emotional regulation, and a positive classroom community. Components: Tier 1 universal lesson with lesson plan and slide deck.

In this lesson, students will explore their emotions through interactive storytelling and role-playing activities. This lesson aims to enhance emotional literacy and empathy among young learners by helping them identify and express their feelings in a safe and supportive environment. By engaging in these activities, students will develop a better understanding of their own emotions and learn to empathize with others, which is crucial for their social and emotional development.

This lesson helps 1st grade students identify and understand different emotions through interactive activities and storytelling. It cultivates emotional intelligence, which is crucial for their social and academic success.

In this 30-minute Kindergarten lesson, students will learn to recognize and respond to others’ emotions, building empathy and social awareness. Through interactive games, discussions, and creative activities, children will become little ‘detectives’ who notice feelings in friends, helping foster a caring classroom community.

This lesson explores the social-emotional aspects of attendance, helping students understand how being present affects their emotional well-being and relationships. Through engaging activities, students will develop empathy and self-awareness, recognizing the importance of attendance in their daily lives. This lesson is crucial as it connects attendance with personal growth and community building, encouraging students to be more mindful of their presence in school.

This lesson introduces young students to the concept of feelings and how to manage behaviors through engaging activities. By using experiential learning and trauma-informed teaching strategies, students will explore their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. This lesson is important as it helps children develop emotional intelligence and self-regulation skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 social-emotional lesson, 4th graders will learn to identify emotions in themselves and others, practice empathy, and develop simple self-regulation strategies. This engaging session helps build classroom community and equips students with lifelong emotional intelligence skills.

In this lesson, students will learn to recognize and express different emotions through interactive activities. This lesson is important because it helps young students develop the social skills needed to understand their own emotions and empathize with others, fostering better communication and relationships.

This lesson introduces 6th-grade students to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), exploring its importance and impact on their daily lives. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will gain a foundational understanding of SEL, which is crucial for their personal growth and interpersonal skills.

In this lesson, students will learn to recognize and understand different emotions by matching facial expressions with feelings. Through storytelling and role-play, students will build social-emotional skills, which are crucial for their personal development and interactions with peers. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop empathy and emotional intelligence, which are foundational for their future social interactions.

In this 40-minute detective-themed social-emotional lesson, 1st graders learn to read facial cues and body language to boost social awareness. Aligned with CASEL’s social awareness competencies, students will actively engage as “emotion detectives” in whole-class Tier 1 activities that build empathy, understanding, and connection.

In this 30-minute Tier 2 SEL lesson for kindergarteners, students learn to identify and express basic emotions through interactive activities. This session helps build emotional awareness and supports social skills in small group settings.

An 18-week curriculum designed to support Kindergarten students in small group settings, focusing on essential social-emotional skills through engaging activities and discussions. Each session is 30 minutes long. This curriculum will help students develop better self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

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.