High school lessons
High School SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Lessons
Supplies needed: journal and writing/ coloring utensils.
General rules:
Watch a video
Journal and draw in response to the questions.
Once done with an activity, talk about it with somebody.
Gratitude
What are you grateful for?
Express gratitude by thanking somebody for something they did for you.
How did it feel to tell someone thank you?
What Does it Mean to be Yourself?
How do you see peers/celebrities portraying a false reality on social media?
What are ways to remind yourself daily that you are enough (ex: writing positive characteristics on the mirror)?
Fight, Flight, Freeze
What is an amygdala and what does it do?
What can cause you to feel anxiety? How does your body tell you when you are feeling anxious?
What is your response to anxiety? Are you fight, flight, or freeze?
Teen Voices: The Pressure to Stay Connected
What are the positive things you get out of having your phone and social media?
What things are you more aware of after watching this video that impact how long you watch things on your phone?
Is there anything you would like to change about your phone usage?
Teen Voices. Who Are You on Social Media?
How do you present yourself on social media? What kind of pictures do you post? What kind of words do you use? What tone is communicated? (anger, judgement, encouragement)
Do you think what you post will impact your future?
Breathing Exercises
What feelings are you having that may increase your anxiety
Think of a happy place while completing this video
Effective Coping Skills to Reduce Stress
List your preferred coping skills
How often do you use these skills?
How can you implement these skills daily?
Time Management
How would time management skills improve your daily schedule?
How do you plan to utilize this skill?
From our hearts to yours
Bad days happen but good days are on the horizon.
Every positive thing you do contributes to healing.
Be a hero. How are you going to show your love to others today?
