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.
Jeremy Jennings
TN Instructor
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.
Suani Lopez
CA Social Worker
This 8-week lesson series is designed to empower students on a threat assessment safety plan by enhancing their emotional intelligence. Each session focuses on key areas such as self-control, empathy, resilience, anger management, decision-making, and self-reflection. Through a blend of game-based learning, restorative practices, trauma-informed teaching, and active learning, students will engage in meaningful activities that promote personal growth and emotional regulation. This series is crucial for helping students develop the skills needed to navigate challenges, make informed choices, and build positive relationships.
Krysti Hesse
AZ Social Worker
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.
Kerry Robinson
Instructor
This lesson introduces Primary 3 and 4 students to the concept of risk evaluation in everyday situations. Students will learn to identify potential risks, assess their likelihood and impact, and brainstorm ways to mitigate them. This is crucial for developing critical thinking and decision-making skills in a safe environment. Designed for 1 hour, single session.
ConceptX
AR General Education Teacher
This lesson aims to help the student understand and identify their emotions, particularly when upset, and recognize coping skills they can use. By engaging in experiential and game-based learning activities, the student will gain practical skills in emotional recognition and management, which are crucial for personal development and well-being.
David Sayegh
CA Psychologist
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.
Sydney Reynolds
NY Special Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on helping 4th graders understand and regulate their emotions through engaging activities and discussions. By using Game-Based and Experiential Learning strategies, students will explore different emotions and learn practical techniques to manage them effectively. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence, which is essential for personal growth and social interactions.
Stephen Habib
MA Counselor
Develop students' ability to perceive, control, and evaluate emotions. This lesson is designed for middle school students and aims to enhance their emotional intelligence through interactive activities and assessments. The duration of the lesson is approximately 60 minutes.
Hannah Ryan
NY Social Worker
This lesson is designed to help a 20-year-old intellectually disabled student understand and manage emotions through experiential and game-based learning. The lesson includes a discussion, an interactive activity, a video, an emotion wheel exercise, and a coping skills workshop to reinforce learning. This approach is important as it provides practical, engaging ways for the student to learn coping skills, which are crucial for emotional regulation and overall well-being.
David Sayegh
CA Psychologist
This lesson helps a 20-year-old student with intellectual disabilities learn to identify emotions and apply coping skills through engaging activities. By using simple language and interactive methods, the lesson aims to enhance emotional awareness and regulation, crucial for personal development and social interactions.
David Sayegh
CA Psychologist
This lesson focuses on enhancing social emotional skills and building confidence among 9th grade special needs students. Through a combination of experiential learning, game-based activities, and collaborative discussions, students will explore emotional intelligence and self-confidence. This lesson is crucial for helping students navigate social interactions and build a positive self-image, which are essential skills for personal and academic success.
Emma Fjeldsted
NC Counselor
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.
Abby Heubaum
NC English, History
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.
Danielle Johnson
TX Counselor
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.
Catherine Cooper
MA Instructor
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.
Kelvin Chin
CA Counselor
A dynamic lesson to explore how emotions affect behavior and decision-making, encouraging students to reflect on their personal experiences. This lesson is vital for fostering self-awareness and responsible decision-making, designed for a 6th Grade class and lasting 50 minutes.
Kristin Barnes
NY General Education Teacher
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.
Tiffany Davis
PA Special Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on teaching students emotional regulation strategies through a combination of video content and interactive discussion. By understanding and practicing these strategies, students can better manage their emotions in various situations, leading to improved mental health and interpersonal relationships. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with tools to handle emotional challenges effectively, fostering resilience and emotional intelligence.
Jason Levene
MA School Administrator, Psychologist, Counselor
This lesson focuses on helping students develop impulse control and emotional regulation skills. By understanding the process model of emotion regulation, students will learn strategies to manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial for students who have been suspended, as it provides them with tools to reflect on their actions and make better decisions in the future.
SELENA JONES
NC Counselor
This lesson introduces high school students to the concept of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its importance in personal and academic success. Through interactive activities, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships. This lesson is crucial for empowering students of color to navigate social and emotional challenges with confidence.
Linda Richards
NY Counselor
Students will explore social emotions like empathy, jealousy, and guilt through interactive activities to understand how these emotions influence relationships and decision-making. This lesson helps build self-awareness and social skills critical for healthy interactions.
JOYCE PURCELL
NC General Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on developing emotional intelligence by helping students recognize and manage their emotions, fostering better communication and relationships. Through role-playing scenarios, students will practice empathy, which is crucial for building strong interpersonal skills. This lesson is important as it equips students with the ability to understand and respond to the emotions of others, enhancing their social interactions and emotional well-being.
Avriel Emanuel
NY Social Worker
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.
Tiffany Burnett
OK Math, English, History, Language Arts, Earth Science
This lesson introduces students to the concept of emotional regulation through experiential learning and project-based activities. Students will engage in discussions, watch a video, and complete activities to understand and manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence, which can enhance students' social interactions and personal well-being.
Juliana Garcia
MA Social Worker
In this lesson, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions, enhancing their ability to empathize and communicate with others. Through interactive activities like role-playing, students will practice emotional intelligence skills in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical social-emotional skills that are essential for personal and academic success.
Taylor Toumayan
MA Counselor, Social Worker
A 6-session, 15-minute individual social skills training for a 6th-grade student focused on identifying emotions and perspectives in social scenarios and applying basic conflict resolution strategies. This Tier 3 lesson equips Zachary with tools to navigate social interactions, manage frustration, and solve conflicts independently.
Yvonne Brown
CA Psychologist
This lesson helps students develop a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence, exploring how recognizing and managing their own emotions, as well as understanding others', can profoundly impact their academic success, relationships, and overall wellbeing. It uses real-world scenarios to make the concepts relatable and actionable for high schoolers.
momeara
MA General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in a game-based activity designed to promote empathy and team-building skills. This lesson is important for helping students develop social-emotional skills that are critical for personal development and positive interactions with others.
Amy Doughty
MA Instructor
This lesson is designed to help 5th graders with autism develop emotional regulation skills. Through structured activities, visual supports, and discussions, students will learn to identify their emotions and explore strategies to manage them effectively. This lesson is important as it empowers students with autism to better understand and control their emotional responses, enhancing their social interactions and overall well-being.
Valerie Davenport
NC Social Worker
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.
Annmarie Ridings
MA Counselor
This lesson engages Grade 8 students in role-playing scenarios to develop their emotional intelligence by exploring how different emotions affect their actions. This hands-on approach encourages students to identify, express, and manage emotions in themselves and recognize them in others. Developing emotional intelligence is crucial for students as it enhances their ability to communicate effectively, build relationships, and navigate social complexities.
thelma jarrett
NC Counselor
In this interactive lesson, students will learn to identify, understand, and manage emotions through engaging role-playing scenarios and guided reflections. This lesson builds emotional literacy and interpersonal skills, empowering students to navigate real-world social situations with confidence. Audience: Grades 4-6; Duration: 1 session (45 minutes).
aborgen
MA Social Worker
This lesson helps students understand the concept of 'size for the problem' in social-emotional learning. By recognizing the appropriate response to different problems, students can better manage their emotions and reactions. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, especially for students with attentional and impulsivity issues.
Jamie S. Hirsch
MA Counselor
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.
Jamie Ruble
NC Counselor
This 5-session lesson series is designed for students who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-regulation, and/or complex family history. It aims to increase their social awareness skills through engaging activities, discussions, and games, each lasting 30 minutes. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop empathy, understand diverse perspectives, and improve their interpersonal relationships.
bbeldenscott
MA Counselor, Social Worker
This lesson introduces IGCSE students to the fundamental concepts of risk evaluation, helping them understand how to identify, assess, and manage risks in various contexts. This 1-hour session provides practical tools for students to apply risk evaluation in their daily lives and future endeavors. Suitable for a whole classroom setting.
ConceptX
AR General Education Teacher
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.
Yismark Ponce
MA Counselor, Social Worker
In this lesson, students will explore the basics of emotional intelligence, focusing on recognizing and understanding their own emotions and those of others. Through interactive activities, students will build empathy and communication skills, which are crucial for personal and social development. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-awareness and improve their interpersonal relationships, fostering a supportive and understanding school environment.
Carl Biers
NY General Education Teacher
This lesson focuses on helping students recognize and manage their emotions in intimate relationships through self-reflection exercises and empathy-building tasks. By developing emotional intelligence, students can improve their interpersonal skills, leading to healthier and more fulfilling relationships. This lesson is crucial for fostering responsible and productive citizens.
Brittney Bullard
NC Social Worker
This 6-session program is designed for 3rd grade boys to help them regulate emotions, take perspectives, and engage in appropriate social behaviors. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will learn to identify and practice coping skills, understand others' thoughts and feelings, and recognize expected and unexpected behaviors. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and social skills, empowering students to navigate social situations with confidence and empathy.
Kelly Emmett
MA Counselor
This lesson focuses on helping 5th graders develop skills in emotional regulation and empathy through engaging activities. By using game-based and collaborative learning strategies, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions, understand others' feelings, and improve their behavior. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive classroom environment and enhancing students' social-emotional skills.
Hanna Woodard
NC Counselor
In this lesson, students will explore different emotions and learn to identify personal triggers through a video and interactive game. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional awareness and communication skills, which are crucial for their social-emotional learning and overall well-being.
Jill Chisholm
MA Social Worker
This lesson helps young children understand and express their big emotions in a safe and healthy way. Through a combination of reading, discussion, and activities, students will learn to identify their emotions and practice expressing them constructively. This lesson is important as it equips children with essential emotional regulation skills, fostering a supportive environment for their emotional development.
Lisa Krempa
NY School Administrator
This lesson introduces students to the concept of emotional intelligence, focusing on identifying and managing emotions. Through interactive activities and discussions, students will learn strategies for emotional awareness and self-regulation. This lesson is crucial for developing students' social-emotional skills, which are essential for personal growth and effective communication.
Bob MacCurtain
MA Counselor
This lesson is designed to help 9th and 10th graders in an alternative classroom setting understand and set social-emotional goals. Through a guided discussion and a worksheet activity, students will explore the importance of social-emotional skills and how setting personal goals can enhance their well-being and interpersonal relationships. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to take charge of their emotional growth, fostering resilience and self-awareness.
Maegen Curley
VT Instructor
This lesson engages 3rd-grade students in understanding and sharing the feelings of others through role-playing and discussion. It is important as it helps students develop empathy and enhance their social skills, which are crucial for their interpersonal development and emotional intelligence.
Shiam Harsho
SC School Administrator
This lesson helps 6th graders learn to differentiate between major and minor issues and manage their emotions using strategies. Through experiential and game-based learning, students will engage in activities that promote emotional regulation. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and coping skills, enabling students to handle challenges effectively.
Jenny Kaplan
MA Counselor
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.
malane
Psychologist
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.
malane
Psychologist
This individual Tier 3 lesson for 8th-grade student J.F. focuses on developing emotional regulation and positive social interaction skills over a 30-minute session. It addresses verbal aggression, work avoidance, and promotes independent use of self-regulation strategies.
Orissa Lavia
NY Counselor, Behavior Interventionist, Social Worker, Psychologist
This one-hour lesson empowers Secondary 1 & 2 students to understand and evaluate risks in their daily lives. By exploring various scenarios, students will learn practical strategies for making informed decisions and managing potential dangers. This lesson is crucial for developing critical thinking and promoting safety.
ConceptX
AR General Education Teacher
This lesson helps students prepare for the emotional impact of receiving their report cards. By using trauma-informed teaching and restorative practices, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional resilience and promoting a healthy response to academic feedback.
Joleen Shillingford
NY Counselor
This 5-session lesson series aims to increase social awareness among students dealing with anxiety, depression, self-regulation issues, and complex family histories. Through engaging activities, discussions, and games, students will learn to identify and understand emotions, fostering empathy and better social interactions. Each session is designed to be 30 minutes long, providing a supportive environment for students to explore and express their feelings.
bbeldenscott
MA Counselor, Social Worker
This lesson helps 8th-grade students manage strong emotions and consider long-term goals as they prepare for high school. Through experiential learning and collaborative activities, students will explore how emotions can influence decision-making and learn strategies to align their actions with their goals. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and planning skills, which are essential for success in high school and beyond.
Jenny Kaplan
MA Counselor
This comprehensive lesson supports all grades from 7th grade to undergraduate students in developing their emotional intelligence. The objective is to help students recognize and understand their own emotions, empathize with others, and develop constructive ways to respond to various emotional situations. The approach uses relatable scenarios and interactive exercises to build crucial social-emotional skills for healthy relationships and personal well-being. This lesson is for 7th grade to undergraduate students, one session, 60 minutes.
Anna Lombardo
TX Instructor
This lesson introduces 5th graders to the concept of emotional intelligence through engaging activities and discussions. By understanding and managing their emotions, students can improve their social interactions and personal well-being. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with skills to navigate their emotions, fostering a supportive and empathetic classroom environment.
Crystal Miller
TX Counselor
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.
Jennifer Daigle
MA Counselor
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.
Michael Gooch
TN Instructor
This lesson focuses on developing students' emotional intelligence by teaching them to identify and manage their emotions. Through engaging activities like emotion charades and reflective journaling, students will learn to recognize different emotions and understand their impact on behavior. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation, which are essential skills for personal and academic success.
Gretchen Mazaheri
AZ Counselor
This lesson introduces 11th-grade students to emotional regulation strategies, helping them recognize and manage their emotions effectively. By enhancing their emotional intelligence, students will be better equipped to handle stress, improve interpersonal relationships, and make thoughtful decisions. This lesson is crucial for personal development and academic success.
Lindsay Ginnetty
MA Counselor
This lesson focuses on developing social awareness and relationship skills through interactive activities and reflective discussions. Students will engage in a video analysis of social interactions to better understand the dynamics of communication and empathy. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional intelligence and improving students' ability to navigate social situations effectively.
Avriel Emanuel
NY Social Worker
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.
Arlo Smith
NY Counselor, Psychologist
Teach students the value of emotional intelligence and how it can enhance interpersonal relationships and self-regulation. This lesson is crucial for developing key life skills and personal growth, aimed at 8th-grade students, and designed to be completed in 30 minutes.
Stephanie Cordero
TX Counselor
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.
Angela Fallin
NC Counselor
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.
Marcus Virgil
NC Behavior Interventionist
This lesson engages 9-year-olds in understanding behavior regulation and the importance of consequences through interactive activities. By using a combination of video, worksheet, and a game-based activity, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is crucial for fostering self-awareness and emotional intelligence, helping students to navigate social interactions and personal challenges with greater ease.
Jeanette Flores Tyler
NC Social Worker, Behavior Interventionist, Counselor
In this imaginative lesson, students will design their own superheroes based on different emotions, reflecting on how these emotions can be used in positive ways. This creative lesson helps students explore emotional intelligence and supports self-awareness by encouraging them to think about how emotions influence actions and decisions.
Bryan Lefcourt
MA General Education Teacher
In this lesson, students will engage in a game-based activity to explore and understand different emotions. Through active and collaborative learning, they will learn to identify, express, and manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence, which is crucial for their social interactions and personal well-being.
Bri’Anca Jordan
TN Instructor
This lesson focuses on helping high school students understand and practice emotional regulation. Through a combination of active learning, inquiry-based learning, experiential learning, game-based learning, and collaborative learning, students will explore strategies to manage their emotions effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills to handle stress, improve interpersonal relationships, and enhance overall well-being.
Michelle Schneider
CA Psychologist
Explore the five CASEL competencies and learn why social-emotional learning matters in every classroom. This introductory lesson gives 3rd graders a hands-on understanding of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making in a 45-minute session.
Molly Bell
CANADA Counselor
This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to the concept of emotional intelligence, focusing on identifying and managing emotions through self-regulation and empathy-building exercises. Role-playing scenarios will help students practice these skills in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills that promote emotional well-being and effective interpersonal interactions.
Juliana Garcia
MA Social Worker
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.
Ronica Lien
CA Counselor
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.
Gabrielle Self
NJ Social Worker
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.
Stephanie Beckley
MN Social Worker
Aimed at grades K-4, this playful lesson transforms the classroom into an 'emotion carnival,' where students explore different attractions each representing various emotions. Through games and role-play, they learn to identify and express their feelings, enhancing emotional intelligence in a joyful, interactive environment.
Natalie Maryansky
MA Counselor
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.
Kelly Emmett
MA Counselor
This lesson focuses on developing social problem-solving skills through active learning strategies. Students will engage in a brief discussion, participate in a simple role-play activity, and complete a worksheet to reinforce their understanding. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills, which are essential for navigating social situations effectively.
Emily Wingate
MA Psychologist
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.
Kristen O'Brien
MA Counselor
This session helps individual students develop strategies for managing difficult emotions through emotional intelligence training. It's crucial for personal development and emotional resilience, especially for 8th-grade students. The lesson is designed for a 30-minute individual session, focusing on Tier 3 support.
brian hammond
MA Counselor
This lesson introduces teachers to the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in building a positive classroom community. Through interactive activities and discussions, teachers will explore how SEL can enhance student engagement and improve classroom dynamics. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses students' emotional and social needs, ultimately leading to better academic outcomes.
Samantha Petroski
PA Instructor
This lesson focuses on helping students manage their responses to social and environmental triggers through cognitive exposure and practice. By using trauma-informed teaching, active learning, and project-based learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-regulation and safe behavior responses. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and resilience, enabling students to navigate challenging situations effectively.
Francesca Styles
MA Behavior Interventionist
In this 60-minute lesson, 3rd graders explore what it means to take risks, distinguish between safe and unsafe risks, and learn strategies to make brave, informed decisions. This foundational life skill builds confidence and critical thinking by engaging students in real-life scenarios and reflective activities.
Lisa Cooper
CA Social Worker
In this lesson, students will explore the connection between self-esteem and emotional intelligence through interactive scenarios and discussions. The lesson aims to enhance self-awareness and empathy, which are crucial for personal development and social interactions. By understanding these concepts, students can improve their emotional regulation and interpersonal skills, leading to better relationships and academic success.
Jessica Hunt
SC Counselor
This lesson focuses on suicide prevention and social-emotional support for 9th-grade students. It aims to build emotional resilience and awareness, providing students with the tools and understanding to support themselves and others. This important session will help students recognize signs of emotional distress and learn strategies to seek help and offer support, fostering a supportive community environment.
Meghan Erney
OH Social Worker
This 8-week lesson series helps middle school boys navigate strong emotions and improve self-regulation skills, focusing on cultural competence and humility. Through restorative practices, active learning, and trauma-informed teaching, students will engage in discussions, activities, and reflections to better understand and manage their emotions. This approach fosters a supportive environment for students to develop empathy and cultural awareness, essential for personal growth and social interactions.
Crystal Davis
CA Social Worker
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.
Jackie Zeidman
MA Counselor
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.
kgodoy
CA Social Worker
This one-hour lesson helps 5th and 6th-grade students understand how to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks in their daily lives. It's crucial for developing critical thinking and responsible decision-making skills. Designed for a single classroom session.
ConceptX
AR General Education Teacher
This lesson aims to help 3rd graders understand and practice emotional regulation through a combination of video, game-based learning, and discussion. By engaging in these activities, students will learn strategies to manage their emotions effectively, which is crucial for their social and emotional development.
Lerona Dickson
AZ Counselor
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.
R Silva
MA Social Worker, Special Education Teacher
This 5-session lesson plan for 7th graders focuses on social emotional learning, specifically designed for small groups needing extra support. Each 30-minute session will help students explore and understand their emotions, develop empathy, and improve interpersonal skills, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.
Ally Seelig
OH Counselor
This lesson will help students identify different emotions and learn strategies to manage them effectively through role-playing and group discussions. Teaching children to recognize and manage their emotions is crucial for their social-emotional development and can enhance their interpersonal skills.
Lindsay Best-Greenspan
MA Math, English, History, Earth Science, Health & Fitness, Language Arts
This lesson is designed to help a 20-year-old intellectually disabled student learn and utilize coping skills to manage emotions and understand the causes of their upset feelings. Through a combination of video, interactive activities, and discussions, the student will engage in a supportive learning environment that encourages self-awareness and emotional regulation. This lesson is important as it empowers the student with practical strategies to handle emotional challenges, promoting mental well-being and resilience.
David Sayegh
CA Psychologist
In this 30-minute session, high school students will explore key social-emotional learning (SEL) skills—self-awareness, empathy, and relationship building—through engaging activities and bilingual supports in English and Haitian Creole. This lesson is important because it equips students with tools to recognize emotions, build empathy across cultures, and create a supportive classroom community.
Emy Valcin
MA Social Worker
This 6-8 week individualized lesson plan for a 12th-grade student focuses on building coping skills and strategies for managing intense feelings, particularly concerning self-harm, dating violence, anxiety, and depression. Each 30-minute session will provide practical tools and a consistent structure for support. The student has previously engaged in self-harm and carries significant responsibilities for her age.
Katie Heck
LA Counselor
Engage students in scenario-based discussions to practice emotional regulation in hypothetical challenging situations. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical emotional regulation skills, which are essential for managing stress and making thoughtful decisions. Designed for 9th-grade students, this lesson is intended to be completed in a single 25-minute session and is classified as Tier 3: Individual support.
Alissa Wright
Counselor
In this two-session Tier 1 SEL lesson for PreK–5, students explore the five CASEL competencies through an interactive survey and reflective quiz. These 10-minute sessions help teachers gauge students’ social-emotional strengths and growth areas, fostering self-awareness and responsible decision-making in a supportive classroom environment.
Destony Stewart
NY School Administrator
In this two-session Tier 1 SEL lesson for PreK–5, students explore the five CASEL competencies through an interactive survey and reflective quiz. These 10-minute sessions help teachers gauge students’ social-emotional strengths and growth areas, fostering self-awareness and responsible decision-making in a supportive classroom environment.
Shelly Thomas
TX Counselor
An introductory resource to explore the five CASEL competencies and why social-emotional learning matters in every classroom. This Tier 1 lesson helps 3rd grade students engage with social-emotional skills over a 45-minute session to build self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Dr saithanhtutzaw
FL Counselor, General Education Teacher
This 30-minute lesson for clinical staff explores the fundamentals of emotional intelligence, emphasizing its importance in professional and personal interactions. It will equip participants with practical strategies to recognize, understand, and manage emotions effectively, fostering stronger relationships and a more positive work environment.
Abby
VA Counselor
This lesson will focus on understanding and managing emotions to develop empathy. Using a video and interactive activities, students will learn how recognizing and handling their own emotions can lead to better empathetic behavior towards others. This lesson is important because it builds social-emotional skills critical for positive interactions and relationships.
Angela Bryant
TN Health & Fitness, Math, English, Art
Engage students in grades 3–8 in a fun, interactive game designed to build emotional resilience by navigating social and academic hurdles. This lesson helps students practice problem-solving and emotional regulation techniques in a supportive, simulated environment.
Angelina Newbury
RI General Education Teacher
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.
Paisley Slattery
MA Counselor
In this lesson, students will explore strategies for managing overwhelming emotions through interactive activities and discussions. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential emotional regulation skills, helping them navigate their feelings in a healthy way. By understanding and managing their emotions, students can improve their social interactions and overall well-being.
Jamie S. Hirsch
MA Counselor
This lesson aims to help students struggling with anxiety and depression by focusing on building self-esteem and developing coping skills. Through experiential learning and trauma-informed teaching strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-awareness and resilience. This lesson is important as it provides students with practical tools to manage their emotions and improve their mental well-being.
Brytnee Peacock
CA Psychologist
This lesson focuses on helping 8th-grade students learn how to regulate their emotions through a game-based approach. By engaging in a fun and interactive activity, students will explore different strategies for managing their emotions effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential skills to handle emotional challenges, promoting mental well-being and resilience.
Sherri Watson
MA Counselor
This lesson introduces students to the concept of emotional intelligence through engaging activities and discussions. Students will explore the importance of empathy and self-awareness in personal and social contexts. This lesson is crucial for developing students' emotional and social skills, which are essential for their personal growth and future success.
Avriel Emanuel
NY Social Worker
This lesson helps 3rd-grade students explore different emotions and understand how they affect behavior and interactions. Through engaging activities, students will learn to identify and express their feelings in healthy ways, fostering emotional intelligence and empathy. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that are essential for personal and academic success.
Shunta Agyeman
TX Counselor
This lesson focuses on developing social skills through an experiential learning activity. Students will engage in a role-playing exercise to practice effective communication, empathy, and teamwork. This lesson is important as it helps students build essential interpersonal skills that are crucial for their personal and academic success.
Iana Aguilera
CA Instructor
This lesson focuses on helping middle school students understand and manage their emotions through interactive activities. By exploring emotional intelligence, students will learn to identify, express, and regulate their emotions, which is crucial for their personal development and social interactions. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to handle emotional challenges and improve their behavior in various situations.
Crystal Dean
NC School Administrator
This lesson helps 2nd graders recognize impulsive choices and understand their effects on others. Through storytelling and discussion, students will learn to identify impulsive behaviors and reflect on how these actions can affect their peers. This lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and empathy, which are key components of social-emotional learning.
Gianna Akerberg
MA Counselor, Social Worker
This lesson helps 3rd graders learn emotional regulation through a game-based approach. Students will watch a video on managing emotions, participate in a game to identify and practice coping skills, and complete a worksheet to reinforce their understanding. This lesson is crucial for helping students recognize and manage their emotions, fostering a supportive and empathetic classroom environment.
Nadine Cenord
NY Social Worker