Elementary

Elementary SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Lessons

Supplies needed: journal and writing/ coloring utensils.

General rules:

  • Watch a video each week.

  • Journal and draw in response to the questions.

  • Once done with an activity, talk about it with somebody.

Reflection in Me

  • Look in the mirror and list three things you love about yourself

  • Write down 3 compliments to give to yourself. Once complete, go to the mirror and read each compliment to yourself. (Remember to consider qualities you can't see too.)

Color Your World With Kindness

  • Name something someone did for you that was kind. How did it make you feel?

  • What is something kind you can do for someone at school? What is something kind you can do for someone at home?

Personal Space Camp

  • What does "personal space" mean?

  • What should you do if another student comes into your personal space?

Inside Out: Guessing the Feelings

  • Watch the video and see if you can guess each of Riley's feelings

  • After the video, draw a picture of the feelings that live inside your head and what you think each of them might look like

Cyberbullying

  • What is the difference between being mean and being a bully?

  • How is cyberbullying different from bulling?

  • What will you do if you see cyberbullying?

Private and Personal Information

  • Name 2 things you should not put on social media.

  • What are some good things about using social media?

How to Manage Emotions

  • What does being happy mean to you?

  • What are some things you can do to feel better when you are sad?

  • What can you do to feel better when you are angry?

Listen Better Lesson

  • What does it mean to listen to others?

  • Why is it good to listen?

  • Why is it bad to not listen?

Respect

  • What does respect mean to you?

  • Name 2 ways to respect others.

Anger Management

  • Why is it important to manage your anger?

  • What are some things you can do when you are angry?

Great lesson plans with video

Great lesson plans with video

Great lesson plans with video

Great lesson plans with video

Great lesson plans with video

Great lesson plans with video

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