Rachel Niles

In this 25-minute Tier 3 reflective exercise, 7th grade students project future outcomes based on present choices, reinforcing ownership and self-awareness. Students will write a letter to their future selves, engage with guided visioning prompts, track goals and decisions, and create a commitment badge to solidify their personal growth commitments.

A 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 7th graders focused on CASEL Responsible Decision-Making. Students will engage in a warm-up poll, discuss real-life scenarios on social media and friendships through slides, participate in a safe-space discussion, and reflect with an action pledge journal. This lesson equips students with practical decision-making skills in everyday contexts.

In this one-session, fast-paced interactive game, 7th graders will practice CASEL’s Responsible Decision-Making by responding to real-life dilemma prompts under time pressure. This Tier 1 lesson builds engagement, critical thinking, and accountability—helping students make thoughtful choices quickly while reflecting on their reasoning.

Students will engage in hands-on paired exercises and feedback discussions to practice active listening, build empathy, and strengthen peer connections. Essential for developing social awareness and meaningful relationships in 8th grade. Single 45-minute Tier 1 session.

In this 30-minute, Tier 2 group module for 8th graders, students will learn to identify peer influence and harness it to build healthy, supportive relationships. Through discussion, collaborative tasks, and a fun game, they’ll develop self-awareness, empathy, and teamwork skills essential for positive social interactions.

In this Tier 2 small-group mini-course, 8th graders will learn to detect and de-escalate conflict by examining real-life scenarios, cartoons, and role-play exercises. This 40-minute session builds critical relationship skills, helping students read social cues and practice peaceful responses.

A whole-class lesson that helps 8th graders identify and strengthen supportive friendships through interactive discussions and trust-building exercises. This Tier 1 classroom lesson uses evidence-based activities to build relationship skills essential for adolescent social-emotional development.

In this 45-minute small-group Tier 2 workshop, 8th graders will practice recognizing and naming their emotions through scenarios and guided reflection. Boosting emotional intelligence helps students manage stress, improve relationships, and succeed academically.

An interactive whole-class lesson that guides 8th graders to identify their core values and passions, fostering self-awareness for better decision-making. This 60-minute Tier 1 lesson engages students in self-awareness activities to help them navigate personal choices and actions.

A small-group routine of short mindfulness exercises that reinforce self-management and self-awareness competencies, helping 6th-grade students regulate emotions, improve focus, and build self-awareness in just 15 minutes. Perfect for Tier 2 support to prepare students for challenging tasks.