Lesson Plan
SEL Norms Lesson Plan
Students will collaboratively create classroom SEL norms and explore the meaning of “aspire” to build a safe, respectful learning environment.
Co-creating norms and unpacking “aspire” gives students ownership of their emotional safety, fosters trust, and sets collaborative expectations for the year.
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Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather & Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Unpacking “Aspire”
5 minutes
Step 2
Norms Game: Idea Card Shuffle
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion: Refine & Agree
10 minutes
Step 4
Debrief & Closing
5 minutes

Game


Discussion

