This social-emotional learning SEL and character education curriculum helps 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders develop emotional regulation and self-awareness. It also teaches kids to build their self-esteem and confidence with five social skills lessons filled with classroom tools and engaging activities for classroom lessons, guidance, or counseling.
What does this Self-Awareness unit cover?
Through a variety of thought-provoking lessons, discussions, community building ideas, and tons of engaging activities…
⭐️Lesson 1: Identifying Emotions
Kids will learn to identify different emotions and what situations cause them. They will learn to recognize that feelings can be felt differently and that they are linked to our thoughts and behaviors.
⭐️Lesson 2: Communicating Emotions
Kids will learn to handle and express emotions appropriately. They will practice using socially acceptable language to communicate feelings.
⭐️Lesson 3: Personality Traits & Personal Strengths
Kids will learn what personality traits are and give personal examples. They will reflect on their own strengths and positive qualities, and describe what makes them successful at school.
⭐️Lesson 4: Confidence & Self-Esteem
Kids will learn about confidence and self-esteem. They will describe why they are important and understand the varying degrees of each. They will learn to use positive self-talk and name things that they are good at.
⭐️Lesson 5: Role Models
Kids will learn what a role model is, the positive qualities they have, and can identify role models in their lives. They will think of ways that they are and can be positive role models to others.
❤️Activities included in the Self-Awareness unit:
- Discussion Starters cards
- Lesson Challenge Task Cards
- Anchor Chart pieces & examples
- Emotion Cards
- Different games
- Literature connections & writing activities
- Sorting activities
- Scenario cards
- Posters
- Classroom display ideas
- & more!
⭐️PLUS A BRAND NEW BONUS: Family Partnership Guide
Connect with and encourage families to take part in the social-emotional learning development of their child and the concepts you are teaching at school. Each unit includes a printable guide with a letter to families, strategies and activities they can try at home, and a book guide with video links.
✅Check out the preview for a closer look at what this resource provides: the lesson plans, interactive activities, games, posters, and more.
WHY this is the ONE SEL resource you need to teach kids about this topic!
✔️Each lesson and activity can be extended to cover your SEL time for a month!
✔️This is a flexible SEL curriculum that can be taught when teachers have time
✔️Facilitate meaningful discussions and activities that build important social-emotional skills and grow the classroom community.
✔️Save time as the planning is done for you.
✔️This is research-based and follows the CASEL framework for SEL.
✔️Works great for morning meetings or end of the day lessons, for school counselors, classroom teachers, and in a homeschool setting.
TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lim Yan Y. says, "It has been such a difficult time for everyone and the students definitely needed this to help them work through their emotions. It was a great way to teach them about their feelings and ways to cope in the classroom when they are getting frustrated, nervous or scared."
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah C. says, "Self-awareness is an important concept to teach students and this resource makes it so easy! The activities are interesting, engaging, and meaningful!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nicole A. says, "I enjoy using this resource with my students! The concepts themselves are tough for kids to understand but having the visuals to use and activities that reinforce the social skills are wonderful! A great resource I've used multiple times in my social skills groups."
♥♥The mind+heart Social Emotional Learning Curriculum for 3-5 is available for a SPECIAL DISCOUNT. You get an entire year’s worth of lessons (40 included) and activities to help older kids to develop emotional literacy, self-control, and social competence! ♥♥
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