Dan Wagner

Students will brainstorm and practice inclusive behaviors through guided role-plays and discussions, developing their relationship skills and empathy. This 25-minute, Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders builds social awareness and fosters a supportive classroom community.

A playful lesson helping 2nd graders identify friendly behaviors and practice them to build stronger classroom bonds. This Tier 1 session builds relationship skills through interactive activities, discussions, and reflections in 25 minutes.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders, students will learn a Conflict Resolution Framework to transform disagreements into stronger friendships. Through guided discussion, role-play, and reflection, students practice social awareness and respectful communication skills.

A quick-paced lesson on picking up social cues, body language, and nonverbal signals in peer interactions. This 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders builds their social awareness (CASEL) through fun, interactive activities that require zero prep and foster better peer communication.

Hands-on activities to strengthen students’ ability to understand and share feelings, fostering a caring classroom community. This 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders builds social awareness, encourages perspective-taking, and promotes supportive relationships.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 social awareness lesson for 4th graders, students explore perspective-taking through real-life scenarios to recognize diverse emotions and viewpoints. This engaging session helps build empathy and social awareness essential for healthy relationships.

Students practice kind responses in challenging social scenarios, strengthening their social awareness and communication. Ideal for 3rd graders, this 25-minute Tier 1 lesson builds students’ social awareness through interactive activities and reflection.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 3rd graders, students will learn to identify peers’ strengths and collaborate effectively on a shared goal to build social awareness. Through engaging activities, students practice recognizing and valuing each other’s skills, fostering a positive classroom community.

In this 25-minute lesson, 3rd graders will engage in hands-on activities to practice perspective-taking and caring behaviors. Focusing on CASEL's Social Awareness, this Tier 1 lesson fosters empathy through interactive role-play and reflective journaling, equipping students with everyday empathy skills.

Students will learn social awareness by celebrating similarities and differences to build empathy and connection. This 25-minute, Tier 1 lesson for 3rd graders uses collaborative activities to foster classroom unity.

A dramatic activity where 2nd graders mimic classmates’ expressions to build awareness of nonverbal social cues in a 25-minute lesson, promoting social awareness through kinesthetic engagement.

Interactive lesson teaching 2nd grade students how small acts of kindness can lift others’ spirits and build a supportive classroom community. Tier 1 Social Awareness lesson, designed as a single 25-minute session to foster empathy and peer connection.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders, students will build empathy and inclusion by identifying and celebrating the feelings of peers in their friendship circles. Through a structured lesson plan, guided slides, collaborative activity, and reflective discussion, learners will practice social awareness and kindness in a fun, interactive way.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 lesson for 2nd graders, students will chart an "Empathy Explorer’s Map" of emotions and practice stepping into others’ shoes to strengthen their social awareness and compassion. This engaging activity builds essential social-emotional skills for real-life interactions.

Students practice brief mindfulness exercises to enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation through guided breathing and reflection. This classroom-wide Tier 1 lesson for 4th graders fits into a 25-minute session and fosters self-management skills essential for academic and personal success.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 classroom workshop, 3rd graders learn a simple three-step self-management process—Stop, Think, Act—to handle conflicts and make wise choices. Students practice through interactive activities, role-plays, and reflection, building skills in impulse control and positive decision-making.

Students embark on a classroom adventure quest, unlocking self-management "power-ups" as they master calming skills in various challenge stations. This Tier 1 lesson for a 3rd grade class takes 25 minutes and builds essential self-management skills through engaging, interactive experiences.

In this 25-minute Tier 1 self-management lesson, 3rd graders learn flexibility and adapting to change through a hands-on obstacle circuit, guided group coaching, and self-reflection journaling. This lesson builds essential life skills—students practice coping strategies they’ll use both in and out of school, fostering confidence in adapting when plans shift.

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.