Joanne Strong

In this one-session SEL lesson, 8th grade students will explore and understand their emotions, learn strategies for emotional regulation, and practice expressing feelings in healthy ways. This lesson promotes self-awareness and social skills, setting a foundation for improved classroom dynamics and personal well-being.

This Tier 2 lesson helps 7th-grade small groups develop social awareness by mapping their community and conducting empathy interviews. In a 55-minute session, students collaborate to understand diverse perspectives and design community connections.

In this 55-minute Tier 1 classroom lesson for 8th graders, students learn to recognize negative self-talk and reframe it into positive, growth-oriented affirmations. Through interactive activities and discussions, students build self-awareness and develop skills to support their mental well-being.

A focused Tier 2 self-awareness small group activity for 8th graders to track and discuss emotions weekly. Participants will learn to identify feelings, share coping strategies, and reflect on emotional growth across four 35-minute sessions.

In this 50-minute lesson, 8th grade students will explore the Johari Window model to build self-awareness by identifying known and unknown aspects of themselves. Through a mix of brainstorming, collaborative activities, and reflection, students will gain insight into how they view themselves and how others perceive them, supporting CASEL’s Self-Awareness competency.

Launch students into self-management by helping them identify personal strengths and use goal-setting as their superpower strategy. This Tier 1 lesson for a 3rd grade class spans one 50-minute session, teaching CASEL competencies through engaging activities that build self-awareness and self-management.