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Social Emotional Learning Lessons for Teachers and Counselors

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    • Two Wolves: The Power of Awareness and Consequences
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Enhancing Social-Emotional Learning

Discover a range of standalone lessons designed to cater to specific student needs, serving as valuable components within a curriculum plan or as individual classroom lessons. These lessons can also be utilized collectively to deliver targeted small group instruction, offering supplementary support for social-emotional learning (SEL).

To access lessons tailored for young adolescents based on the CASEL competencies, simply navigate to the top navigation toolbar and explore the specific competencies listed. Uncover a wealth of resources and lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of students in their journey towards social-emotional growth and development.

Bing Bong

Exploring Feelings and Empathy

Learning Objectives: Students will be able to identify and label feelings in others. Students will be able to connect specific ...
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Two Wolves

Two Wolves: The Power of Awareness and Consequences

Within the wisdom shared by elders and teachers across societies lies an exploration of the choices we make and their ...
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Black Cab

The Cognitive Marvels of London’s Black Cab Drivers

The London Black Cab is a famous symbol of the British capital, renowned for its 20,000 cabs traversing the city ...
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Smiley Face

Authentic Happiness and Gratitude

Learning Objective: Students will explore the principles of authentic happiness and gratitude through experiential activities and discussions. Nurturing Authentic Happiness: ...
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Spreading Self-Control: Cultivating Positive Influence

Spreading Self-Control: Cultivating Positive Influence

Learning Objective: To understand the contagious nature of self-control and recognize the potential for positive influence on oneself and others ...
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Understanding Worry and Building Resilience

Understanding Worry and Building Resilience

Learning Objectives: Students will be able to define what worry is and identify instances when they experience this emotion. Students ...
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Overcoming Challenges and the Power of the Brain

Overcoming Challenges and the Power of the Brain

Introduction: In this lesson we delve into the inspiring story of Cameron Mott, a young girl who faced tremendous challenges ...
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Anger

Understanding and Managing Anger

Learning Objectives: Students will gain an understanding of the sources (triggers) of anger. Students will learn to identify secondary feelings ...
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Coping with Stress

Coping with Stress: Embracing Well-Being and Resilience

Learning Objectives: Understand stress as a natural response to demanding situations, both emotionally and physically. Evaluate personal self-care activities that ...
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Embracing the Unthinkable

Embracing the Unthinkable

The first step to being able to do the unthinkable is to actually have a dream. - Scott Rigsby Introduction: ...
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self-esteem

Empowering Self-Reflection

Learning Objectives: Students will be able to recognize and question their fundamental beliefs. Students will be able to understand the ...
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The Unyielding Pursuit of Excellence

The Unyielding Pursuit of Excellence

Learning Objectives: Students will be able to analyze Michael Jordan's journey and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of determination, ...
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Overcoming Limitations with the Right Mindset

Overcoming Limitations with the Right Mindset

Introduction: In this lesson we explore the inspiring story of Jennifer Bricker, a remarkable individual who defied the odds and ...
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