Dan Wagner

In this 25-minute session for 4th graders, students will learn and practice impulse-control techniques through interactive activities and reflections. This lesson builds their self-management skills by engaging them in games, discussions, and journaling.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 workshop, 4th graders learn to set realistic personal goals, break them into actionable steps, and track progress for self-management growth. This lesson empowers students with essential life skills, promotes self-reflection, and fosters a sense of achievement.

This 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders teaches self-management planning strategies to organize tasks and manage time effectively. Students practice through interactive activities and reflection, building lifelong organizational skills.

An introductory lesson to help 4th graders recognize setbacks and practice rebound strategies through engaging activities, boosting resilience in everyday challenges. This 25-minute Tier 1 session in Self-Management equips students with tools to navigate emotions and handle obstacles effectively.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 SEL lesson for 4th graders, students learn to recognize and label their own emotions and others’, then practice guiding peers toward calm and steady feelings. This builds self-management skills and peer support.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 classroom lesson for 3rd graders, students identify common stressors and learn kid-friendly coping tools like stretching, doodling, and positive self-talk. This lesson builds self-management skills critical for emotional regulation and academic success. Includes engaging activities and resources so teachers can implement with minimal prep.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 mindfulness session, 3rd graders will visualize emotions as ocean waves and learn self-management strategies through breathing and positive self-talk. By connecting feelings to waves, students gain tools to navigate emotional highs and lows, improving classroom behavior and emotional resilience.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 classroom lesson for 3rd graders, students will learn the S.T.O.P. self-calming strategy (Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed) through engaging storytelling, role-play, and reflection. This lesson supports CASEL Self-Management by giving students a simple, memorable tool to manage their emotions and build mindfulness in real-life situations.

In this engaging 25-minute lesson, 3rd graders navigate a paper maze using mindful breathing at each turn to practice focus and self-calming. This Tier 1 SEL activity supports self-management through hands-on practice, helping students build lifelong stress-reduction skills.

This lesson invites students to explore mindfulness with detective-like curiosity, learning to notice their emotions and employ self-calming techniques. It builds lifelong self-management skills for 3rd graders in a single 25-minute session within a Tier 1 classroom setting.

Students learn to identify distractions and use strategies to conquer them like brave dragon-slayers. Promotes focus, self-control, and teamwork for 2nd graders in a single 25-minute session.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders, students will learn and practice short guided meditations and mindfulness exercises to help them center themselves. By integrating these activities into the classroom routine, students will build self-management skills, improve emotional regulation, and contribute to a calm, supportive classroom culture.

A playful lesson where 2nd graders learn to recognize big feelings and use self-management strategies to ‘tame’ them. Important for building emotional control by turning emotions into friendly tiger characters children can manage. One 25-minute classroom session focusing on CASEL's Self-Management skills.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 self-awareness lesson, 4th graders explore and identify their emotions by creating personal mood maps. This engaging activity helps students recognize and articulate feelings, promoting emotional literacy and self-awareness.

A 25-minute creative quest where 4th grade students embark on a storytelling adventure to discover and name hidden feelings, fostering self-awareness and emotional literacy. This Tier 1 lesson supports all students in identifying and communicating emotions through fun, engaging story-based activities.

In this 25-minute growth mindset lesson, 4th graders learn to transform negative self-talk into positive, empowering statements. By practicing guided examples and engaging in partner activities, students build self-awareness and resilience.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for a 4th grade classroom, students will explore their personal values and beliefs that guide their decisions and behavior. Through engaging discussions, hands-on sorting activities, and reflective journaling, students will build self-awareness and empathy as they navigate their own “inner compass.”

In this interactive 25-minute workshop, 4th graders will learn to identify and track their emotions using a colorful mood meter. This Tier 1 lesson builds self-awareness and supports students in recognizing feelings to improve emotional regulation and classroom climate.

Explore personal strengths through engaging reflection and peer sharing to boost self-awareness and confidence. This 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders uses interactive warm-ups, activities, and cool-downs to help students identify and celebrate their unique strengths.

A three-session unit introducing 3rd graders to self-awareness: recognizing emotions, strengths, and personal values. Through fun activities and reflection, students will build emotional vocabulary and confidence—essential skills for social and academic success.

A succinct, empowering mini-lesson teaching 2nd graders to use positive self-talk and a growth mindset to tackle tasks confidently in just 25 minutes. This Tier 1 lesson fosters self-awareness through engaging activities and logs students can carry forward.

A question-driven lesson encouraging students to add ‘yet’ to difficult tasks, helping them embrace challenges with a growth mindset. This lesson builds self-awareness and perseverance in 2nd graders through engaging activities in a 25-minute session.

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.

Students become emotion detectives cracking codes hidden in cartoon expressions. They’ll decode feelings to enhance self-awareness and social skills. This Tier 1 lesson is designed for a 2nd-grade classroom and lasts 25 minutes.

A fun session for 2nd graders to discover personal strengths by comparing them to superhero powers, promoting positive self-image and self-awareness. This 25-minute Tier 1 CASEL lesson equips students with vocabulary, activities, and reflection to recognize and celebrate their unique abilities.

In this 20-minute Tier 1 lesson, 2nd graders will explore and rank their emotions by intensity using a fun 'elevator' metaphor, enhancing self-awareness and nuanced emotional identification. This supports social-emotional learning by helping students recognize varying strengths of feelings and relate them to everyday experiences.

In this 30-minute 2nd grade lesson, students will become detectives of their own feelings, learning to recognize and name emotions and personal strengths. This foundational self-awareness lesson helps kids understand themselves better, promoting emotional well-being and positive classroom interactions.

In this 30-minute 2nd grade lesson, students will become detectives of their own feelings, learning to recognize and name emotions and personal strengths. This foundational self-awareness lesson helps kids understand themselves better, promoting emotional well-being and positive classroom interactions.

This 4-session lesson for 2nd graders focuses on teaching emotion management skills, empowering students to handle their feelings like superheroes. Each 30-minute session will engage students with interactive activities and videos to help them understand and manage their emotions effectively, fostering a positive classroom environment.

This 4-session lesson is designed for 3rd graders to help them understand and manage their emotions effectively. Through engaging activities and videos, students will learn strategies to identify, express, and regulate their emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and resilience. Each session lasts 30 minutes and is crafted to be interactive and relatable to their everyday experiences.

This lesson introduces students to breathwork as a tool for managing emotions and maintaining equilibrium during turbulent times. Through guided exercises, students learn to anchor themselves in the present moment, fostering resilience and emotional strength.