Middle School SEL Lessons Self Awareness Grade 6 Exploring Personal Empowerment – “Mantra Circle” Self Awareness Grade 6 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Students will define the concept of a personal mantra as a short, ...Read More Grade 7 Exploring Emotions Through Music – “My Melodic Identity” Self Awareness Grade 7 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Identify Emotionally Relatable Songs: Students will recognize songs that resonate with their ...Read More Grade 8 Shaping Your Future Lifestyle – “Pathways to Choice” Self Awareness Grade 8 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Students will recognize the diversity of individual happiness and values, and articulate ...Read More Self Management Grade 6 Exploring Personal Stressors Self Management Grade 6 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Students will recognize their personal stress triggers. Students will initiate conversations about ...Read More Developing Mindful Listening Skills Self Management Grade 6 - Lesson 2 Objectives: Students will be able to explain effective listening components, such as posture, ...Read More Grade 7 Navigating Stressful Moments Self Management Grade 7 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Students will grasp strategies for self-regulation during times of stress or provocation ...Read More Gaining Control of Your Choices Self Management Grade 7 - Lesson 2 Objectives: Students will be able to define self-control and recognize instances when they ...Read More Grade 8 Stress: Understanding and Managing Your Response Self Management Grade 8 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Students will grasp the body's stress reactions and learn effective stress management ...Read More Gaining Control: Understanding Self-Regulation Self Management Grade 8 - Lesson 2 Objectives: Students can describe the concept of self-regulation and provide examples of its ...Read More Social Awareness Grade 6 Building Trusting Relationships Social Awareness - Grade 6 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Identify Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship: Students will be able to ...Read More Social Etiquette: Understanding Rude Behaviors Social Awareness - Grade 6 - Lesson 2 Objectives: Identify Emotions Linked to Inappropriate Actions: Students will recognize specific emotions ...Read More Grade 7 Attitude Latitudes: Navigating Your Social Traits Social Awareness Grade 7 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Understand the Impact of Attitude: Students will grasp the influence of their ...Read More Confident Communication: Mastering the BEST Approach Social Awareness - Grade 7 - Lesson 2 Objectives: Learn Confident and Effective Communication Skills: Students will develop the ability ...Read More Grade 8 Recognizing Signs of Unhealthy Relationships Social Awareness - Grade 8 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Identify Warning Signs of Unhealthy or Abusive Relationships: Students will be ...Read More Balancing Self-Respect with Others: The FAST Skills Approach Social Awareness - Grade 8 - Lesson 2 Objectives: Learn and Apply FAST Skills: Students will acquire and utilize the ...Read More Relationship Skills Grade 6 “Don’t Laugh At Me” – Exploring Feelings and Empathy Relationship Skills - Grade 6 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Students will observe and identify expressions of emotions in various situations ...Read More Understanding Conflict Escalation – Navigating the Conflict Escalator Relationship Skills - Grade 6 - Lesson 2 Students will identify conflict escalation triggers and describe how conflicts intensify step ...Read More Grade 7 Dealing with Annoying Behaviors Relationship Skills - Grade 7 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Students will demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to annoying behaviors ...Read More Walk In My Shoes – Understanding Perspective Relationship Building - Grade 7 - Lesson 2 Objectives: Students will analyze a story and identify its point of view ...Read More Grade 8 Exploring and Understanding Feelings Relationship Skills - Grade 8 - Lesson 1 Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and articulate their own emotions ...Read More The Torn Heart – Building Empathy and Positive Communication Relationship Skills - Grade 8 - Lesson 2 Objective: Students will learn about empathy, become aware of actions that constitute ...Read More Responsible Decision Making Grade 6 The Power of Positive Attitudes Responsible Decision Making - Grade 6 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Students will understand the impact of their attitudes on themselves ...Read More Opportunity Knocks – Making Better Decisions Responsible Decision Making - Grade 6 - Lesson 2 Objectives: Students will recognize common decision points in daily life and ...Read More Grade 7 Taking Accountability Responsible Decision Making - Grade 7 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Students will understand the significance of accountability in their lives ...Read More Decisions, Decisions – Empowering Saying ‘No’ Responsible Decision Making - Grade 7 - Lesson 2 Objectives: Students will differentiate between situations where saying 'no' is important ...Read More Grade 8 Defining Problems – Unraveling Solutions Responsible Decision Making - Grade 8 - Lesson 1 Objectives: Students will recognize their inherent problem-solving abilities. Students will understand ...Read More Pandora’s Problem Box – Navigating Relationship Decisions Responsible Decision Making - Grade 8 - Lesson 2 Objectives: Students will identify potential scenarios where they may need to ...Read More