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Discover Second Step, an evidence-based social-emotional learning curriculum that fosters students’ emotional intelligence, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

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A whole SEL curriculum completely free and divided into grade level and content sections. Definitely check this one out! A ton more if you explore the website like student calm down strategies, mood meters using different characters and emojis, Tiered behavior interventions, etc

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Made by Minnesota Educators The creators of the curriculum, a group of educators at the St. Croix River Education District, started building Be Good People over Zoom sessions in April 2020. We are honored that this humble "quarantine project" is now supporting students across the world! If you

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Make social-emotional learning part of teaching: it’s easier than you think

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These practical, achievable tips show how to incorporate social-emotional learning into everyday educational practices

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More free activities and other resources for teachers

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Welcome to our supplemental Social Emotional Learning Activities page!

As you will see below, many of the supplemental SEL activities and lesson plans include characters from our game-based, social emotional learning interventions. And when you use the online programs with your students, these activities will reinforce the learning that occurs during game play.

These supplemental resources - lessons, activities, and worksheets - are in the following SELskill areas: Communication, Cooperation, Emotion Regulation, Empathy, Impulse Control, and Social Initiation.

These resources are age-appropriate for elementary and middle school students and are typically used in a classroom or a small group setting. And in most cases, if materials are required for the activity, they are items that you already have in your classroom or office.
Note: Please share this page on your school website so other educators may also benefit.
Social Emotional Learning at Home

Additional Resources for Social Emotional Learning

Our classroom management plan is a step-by-step guide and includes proven strategies, tips and printables for elementary school teachers, and it covers four key components for establishing a successful, well-managed classroom.

These free downloadable posters will decorate your classroom and be great teaching resources, reinforcing social and emotional skills in your classroom and reminding students to practice their skills like emotion regulation, impulse control, empathy, and more.

Social Emotional Learning Quotes

For each of the topics below, we have curated a list of quotes. You can incorporate these quotes in your social emotional learning lessons, add them to social media images, create classroom posters, or write one on your whiteboard each day.

Need Something More Engaging And Effective For A Few Students?

Simply request a FREE Centervention educator account and start using our online programs!

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95 Free Social Emotional Learning Activities

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95 free social emotional learning activities, worksheets, and lessons to help students in elementary and middle school. Most are no-prep and ready to go.

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SEL ideas to address specific behavior issues

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SEL skills to address issues (example charts)

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Tons of excellent resources here including training for educators.

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The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning is helping make evidence-based social and emotional learning an integral part of education from preschool through high school.

Learn about the Fundamentals of SEL Learn more about SEL

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Advancing Social and Emotional Learning - CASEL

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The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning is helping make evidence-based social and emotional learning an integral part of education from preschool through high school. Learn about the Fundamentals of SEL Learn more about SEL Getting started with systemic implementation Our platform is made possible by: This site uses cookies to improve your experience and help CASEL understand how our site is being used.

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Building Wellbeing into Units of Inquiry

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Building Wellbeing into Units of Inquiry

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This article explores examples of building well-being into a programme of inquiry, based on grades 2 and 4, under the transdisciplinary theme of "who we are".
This year our school has given more focus to Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) across grade levels, by building well-being into our programme of inquiry, through the transdisciplinary theme of "who we are".

We started by looking at the PSPE strands of identity, active living and interactions and their related concepts from the PYP scope and sequence document, using these to frame our central ideas.

Accordingly, we started building a vertical plan from grade 1 to 6, drawing on the key concepts and subject specific key and related concepts to strengthen links to the transdisciplinary themes.

The examples below are taken from our explorations in grades 1 and 4.
Grade 1: Who we are
Central idea: Knowing about the people around, helps us understand ourselves and others

Lines of inquiry:

Personal abilities and interest

Roles and behaviors within relationships

Physical and emotional characteristics

Through this unit students inquired into the people around them, their interests, relationships and their behavior. Students reflected on their informed choices about likes and dislikes, developing a sense of well-being about their choices and relationships with friends and family members.

Students collected data about the likes and dislikes of their friends (see below).
Grade 4: Who we are
Central idea: Healthy lifestyle is dependent on a balance of interconnected factors

Lines of inquiry:

Healthy lifestyle

Factors that contribute in maintaining a healthy lifestyle

Changes that I can bring in my lifestyle

Through this unit, students inquired into the factors that lead to a healthy lifestyle. They investigated about the dimensions of health and how a healthy lifestyle is dependent on a balance of interconnected factors.

After the guest lecture, here's a student's reflection on "healthy lifestyle":

This process has helped us to further embed the learner profile, action, international-mindedness and approaches to learning into student outcomes. And we have found alignment with the vision of our school which is to develop young people who will "Live for a purpose; Learn to apply; Lead with determination and Leave a timeless legacy".

References:

Primary Years Programme. Making the PYP happen: A curriculum framework for international primary education. January 2007 (revised December 2009).

Mission and vision of Silver Oaks: https://www.silveroaks.co.in/vision-mission/
Usha Kankipati is the PYP Coordinator and previous grade 3, 4 and 5 homeroom teacher at Silver Oaks International School, Hyderabad, India. She has 8 years of experience with the IB PYP and her aspiration is to become a workshop leader. Outside the classroom, she is pursuing her MA Psychology. Usha is passionate about developing and sharing significant and engaging educational experiences.

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Building well-being into the units of inquiry

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This article explores examples of building well-being into a programme of inquiry, based on grades 2 and 4, under the transdisciplinary theme of "who we are". This year our school has given more focus to Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE) across grade levels, by building well-being into our programme of inquiry, through the transdisciplinary theme of "who we are".

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These make a great addition to the SecondStep lessons especially for the young ones. The conundrums are great for any age and help students practice critical thinking and looking at situations from different perspectives.

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Start classroom discussions about brain-expanding topics like growth mindset, empathy, and more.

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SEL activities by category

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Practices for cultivating the social, emotional, and ethical well-being of students

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Social Emotional Learning Journals FREE-

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WEEK OF morning meeting slides EDITABLE ptbp

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How to Be Kind and Caring Social Story for Kids - Teaching Kindness to Early Elementary Students

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I Can Be a Good Sport - Sportsmanship Social Skills - Social Story for Kids

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Melting Exercise - Learn To Destress | Guided Meditation For Kids | Breathing Exercises | GoNoodle

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Mind Yeti is a library of research-based guided mindfulness sessions that help kids and their adults calm their minds, focus their attention and connect to t…

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Time-Lapse: Watch Flowers Bloom Before Your Eyes | Short Film Showcase

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Seesaw also has a lot of premade SEL activities you can use during morning circle time or any other time! You can search by grade level. In Community Library choose the subject "character building"

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Seesaw creates a powerful learning loop between students, teachers, and families

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Emotions Hangman - Positive Choices - Who Let the Hulk Out? (Physical Cues of Anger) - Emotion Balloons - Ice Breaker (Community Building Activity)

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Games Harmony Games are designed to reinforce the key SEL concepts introduced in all grades and lessons. A variety of games are provided to engage students in discussions, role playing, and relationship building activities. All games available in the Harmony Game Room app or click on the images below to play in a web-based format. […]

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The Truth About SEL: It Works "Despite political attacks, support for social and emotional learning is strong. But schools and educators should never stop championing its importance." According to the article, there are 3 "Key Takeaways:

Some activists have tried to make social and emotional learning the latest target in the education "culture wars," but polls consistently show that parents overwhelming support SEL.

Research shows that SEL has a positive impact on student emotional well-being and academic performance.

Educators should always be proactive in communicating the benefits of SEL and why it is a priority in their classrooms.

Aaliyah Samuels, President & CEO of CASEL also provides 6 steps "educators can take to share accurate information and real stories about social and emotional learning." Source: Walker, Tim. 1/19/2023. The Truth About SEL: It Works. NEA Today.

General Resources:

CASEL The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is a trusted source for knowledge about high-quality, evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL). CASEL supports educators and policy leaders and enhances the experiences and outcomes for all PreK-12 students.

EASEL Lab. The Ecological Approaches to Social Emotional Learning (EASEL) Laboratory, led by Dr. Stephanie Jones of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, explores the effects of high-quality social-emotional interventions on the development and achievement of children, youth, teachers, parents, and communities. Harvard University

Activities:

SEL During COVID-19:

CASEL: Reunite, Renew, Thrive. Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School More than 40 organizations have come together to produce this roadmap to support the return to school with equity-focused SEL strategies centered on relationships and built on the existing strengths of a school community. Schools-in partnerships with their communities, districts, and states-can use these four SEL Critical Practices to foster the competencies and learning environments that students and adults need
to reunite, renew, and thrive.52 pages.Source: 7/2020 CASEL

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The Truth About SEL: It Works "Despite political attacks, support for social and emotional learning is strong. But schools and educators should never stop championing its importance." According to the article, there are 3 "Key Takeaways: Some activists have tried to make social and emotional learning the latest target in the education [...]

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Shape the future of a new society with ethical decision making. Play Quandary, a free educational online game to get kids motivated and excited to learn.

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Calm corners with lots of anchor charts, stress toys, seating etc.

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Executive Functioning Skills Play Activities

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Executive Functioning Skills Play Activities

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My Feelings Workbook - Self-Management for Emotions

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My Feelings Workbook - Self-Management for Emotions

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Howard B. Wigglebottom - Self-Management videos with quiz for K-2

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Howard B. Wigglebottom - Self-Management videos with quiz for K-2

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Morning Meeting Slides for first few weeks back to school

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Morning Meeting Slides for first few weeks back to school

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Mental health: What it is and why it matters | CBC Kids News