Social Awareness

This Tier 2 small-group lesson for 6th graders focuses on CASEL’s social awareness competency. In a single 25-minute session, students will practice seeing situations from another person’s perspective through guided discussion and role-playing activities, building kindness and empathy in everyday interactions.

This lesson focuses on enhancing social awareness among students through engaging activities and discussions. By participating in a game-based learning activity, students will explore different emotions and social scenarios, fostering empathy and understanding. This lesson is crucial for developing students' ability to recognize and respect others' feelings, which is essential for building positive relationships.

This lesson focuses on developing social awareness among Kindergarten and first-grade students through engaging, game-based activities. By participating in interactive games and watching a video, students will learn the importance of respecting others and understanding social cues. This lesson is crucial for fostering empathy and cooperation in young learners, helping them build positive relationships with peers.

This lesson introduces second graders to the concept of social awareness through a fun and interactive activity. Students will learn to recognize and understand the feelings and perspectives of others, which is crucial for developing empathy and building positive relationships. By engaging in this lesson, students will enhance their ability to connect with peers and navigate social situations effectively.

This lesson engages 1st-grade students in a fun and interactive game to enhance their social awareness. Through role-playing and scenario-based activities, students will learn to recognize and respond to different social situations. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop empathy, understanding, and effective communication skills, which are crucial for their social development.

In this 30-minute 1st grade lesson on social awareness, students learn to recognize others’ feelings and perspectives. Through interactive activities, discussions, and role-plays, they'll practice kindness and empathy—crucial skills for healthy relationships and a supportive classroom community.

In this single-session 30-minute lesson, 5th graders will explore social awareness—the ability to understand others’ perspectives and emotions. Through interactive activities and discussion, students will learn why noticing feelings and viewpoints in others helps build empathy and stronger friendships. This Tier 1 lesson will set the foundation for kinder, more respectful classroom interactions.

An interactive lesson exploring CASEL’s five competencies and their impact on college and career readiness, fostering self-awareness and goal setting for 12th graders. This Tier 1 classroom-wide session helps students recognize and leverage their emotions for future success in a single 50-minute session.

This lesson plan is designed to enhance social awareness among 3rd graders through engaging activities, discussions, and hands-on projects. Over six weeks, students will explore various aspects of social interactions, empathy, and respect, helping them navigate peer relationships more effectively. This series is crucial for fostering a supportive classroom environment and equipping students with the skills to build positive relationships.

This lesson plan is designed to enhance social awareness among 3rd graders through engaging activities, discussions, and hands-on projects. Over six weeks, students will explore various aspects of social interactions, empathy, and respect, helping them navigate peer relationships more effectively. This series is crucial for fostering a supportive classroom environment and equipping students with the skills to build positive relationships.

This lesson is designed for 9th grade special education students to enhance their social awareness skills. By exploring perspectives and understanding emotions, students will develop empathy and improve their social interactions. This 30-minute session will include a lesson plan, discussion, and video, tailored to support students on the spectrum.

This lesson is designed to help kindergarten students develop self-awareness and social awareness through engaging activities. By using experiential and game-based learning strategies, students will explore their emotions and learn to recognize and respect the feelings of others. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for emotional intelligence, which is crucial for personal and social development.

A small-group toolkit teaching social awareness and relationship skills by steering through peer conflicts with guided strategies and role plays. Students practice CASEL competencies through interactive activities in a 50-minute session. Ideal for Tier 2 support with 7th-grade students.

This lesson introduces teachers to the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in building a positive classroom community. Through interactive activities and discussions, teachers will explore how SEL can enhance student engagement and improve classroom dynamics. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses students' emotional and social needs, ultimately leading to better academic outcomes.

This lesson focuses on helping middle school newcomers develop emotional intelligence and acculturation skills. By understanding and managing emotions, students can better navigate their new environment and build resilience. This lesson is crucial for fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting empathy, and enhancing students' ability to adapt to cultural changes.

This lesson focuses on developing social awareness and relationship skills through interactive activities and reflective discussions. Students will engage in a video analysis of social interactions to better understand the dynamics of communication and empathy. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional intelligence and improving students' ability to navigate social situations effectively.

In this one-session, 30-minute Social Emotional Learning (SEL) game, 7th graders will build empathy, communication, and teamwork skills through a fast-paced interactive challenge. This engaging activity helps students practice reading emotions, expressing themselves clearly, and supporting peers in a fun, collaborative environment.

In this three-session social-awareness program, a 5th grade student will develop skills in empathy, respectful disagreement, and collaborative interaction. Through discussion, hands-on activities, and games, she will practice understanding others’ perspectives and engaging positively in social settings.

This 5-session lesson series is designed for students who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-regulation, and/or complex family history. It aims to increase their social awareness skills through engaging activities, discussions, and games, each lasting 30 minutes. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop empathy, understand diverse perspectives, and improve their interpersonal relationships.

A structured data collection form designed for social workers and teachers to systematically record 7th grade students’ emotional awareness and self-regulation skills during small group sessions. This single 30-minute session Tier 2 tool helps track progress on IEP goals by capturing identification of triggers, emotion expression methods, and interpretation of emotional cues across 5 opportunities.

This lesson focuses on teaching empathy through guided discussions and role-play activities. Students will explore the concept of empathy, its importance in community well-being, and practice empathetic responses in various scenarios. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and fostering a supportive community environment. The activities are designed to be engaging and accessible for both Contenders and Leaders age groups.

This lesson engages students in social emotional learning through a fun and interactive bingo game. The activity encourages students to identify and discuss various emotions and social scenarios, promoting self-awareness and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

This lesson plan is designed to help elementary school teachers facilitate a session on social-emotional learning (SEL) and multitiered systems of support (MTSS) using game-based learning, trauma-informed teaching, and collaborative learning strategies. The lesson will engage students in activities that promote empathy, teamwork, and emotional regulation, while also providing teachers with tools to support diverse learners. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential life skills and helps create a supportive classroom environment.

Encourage students to develop empathy and compassion through active community involvement and social projects. This lesson helps students understand the impact of empathy in driving positive change within their local and global communities.

This lesson engages students in activities designed to build empathy, such as role-playing scenarios and discussing real-life experiences. By enhancing emotional intelligence and strengthening peer connections, students will develop a deeper understanding of others' perspectives and emotions, fostering a more compassionate school environment.

This lesson helps students recognize and articulate their emotions through engaging activities. By fostering self-awareness and empathy, students will learn to express their feelings constructively and understand their peers better. This is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and creating a supportive classroom environment.

This lesson engages 8th graders in understanding how their choices affect others and how they are perceived. Through experiential and game-based learning, students will explore empathy and perspective-taking. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that are essential for healthy relationships and community building.

This lesson focuses on developing self-awareness among 10th-grade students through engaging SEL activities. Over two 30-minute sessions, students will explore their emotions, strengths, and areas for growth, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves and improving their emotional intelligence. This is crucial for personal development and building healthy relationships.

This lesson focuses on developing emotional intelligence by helping students recognize and manage their emotions, fostering better communication and relationships. Through role-playing scenarios, students will practice empathy, which is crucial for building strong interpersonal skills. This lesson is important as it equips students with the ability to understand and respond to the emotions of others, enhancing their social interactions and emotional well-being.

In this 15-minute, whole-class Tier 1 session, 8th graders will explore how ethical reasoning guides real-life decisions at school, home, and in their community. Through a dynamic quiz format, students will apply CASEL’s Responsible Decision-Making framework to everyday scenarios, enhancing their moral awareness and decision-making skills.

This lesson helps students with learning disabilities understand basic social cues and recognize feelings through simple activities and guided discussions. By engaging in a video, activity, and discussion, students will develop empathy and improve their social interactions, which are crucial skills for personal and professional success.

This lesson focuses on helping 4th-grade students develop social awareness by being mindful of their words and actions. Through a short video, discussion, and worksheet activity, students will learn the importance of not conforming to societal pressures to impress others. This lesson is crucial in fostering empathy and self-awareness, encouraging students to be authentic and considerate in their interactions.

30-minute SEL lesson for 7th graders focusing on self-awareness and emotional regulation. This Tier 1 activity equips students with mindfulness and reflection strategies to manage stress and emotions in and out of the classroom.

This lesson uses role-playing scenarios and guided discussions to teach students how to recognize and understand the emotions of others. By fostering greater empathy and cooperation among peers, students will learn the importance of perspective-taking in daily interactions. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that enhance peer relationships and create a supportive classroom environment.

This lesson introduces students to the concept of emotional intelligence through engaging activities and discussions. Students will explore the importance of empathy and self-awareness in personal and social contexts. This lesson is crucial for developing students' emotional and social skills, which are essential for their personal growth and future success.

A fun 15-minute lesson for 1st graders on recognizing social cues and regulating emotions. This Tier 1 class-wide session helps students identify feelings in themselves and peers, and introduces simple regulation strategies through engaging activities.

In this playful 30-minute SEL lesson, Pre-K students—including those with Down syndrome and autism—will learn to recognize and express basic emotions. Through interactive visuals, games, and breathing exercises, students build emotional awareness and develop simple strategies for self-regulation.

In this engaging 50-minute small-group session, students become investigative detectives, learning to identify and understand emotions in themselves and others through clues and context. This targeted Tier 2 lesson using CASEL competencies boosts self-awareness and social skills for 6th graders.

Small-group mindfulness sessions teaching students to observe thoughts and feelings without judgment, cultivating self-awareness and emotional regulation. This Tier 2 lesson for a 6th grade group spans 25-minute sessions and aligns with CASEL's Self-Awareness competencies, helping students enhance focus, reduce stress, and build emotional insight.

In this one-session lesson, 7th graders will explore how social-emotional learning (SEL) skills—such as empathy, self-awareness, and collaboration—connect with scientific concepts in ecosystems. Students will identify emotions in nature scenarios, discuss the impact of organisms’ interactions, and reflect on how SEL skills help them work like healthy ecosystems. This lesson promotes emotional intelligence and scientific thinking.

This lesson helps students with learning disabilities understand basic social cues and recognize feelings through simple activities and guided discussions. By engaging in a video, activity, and discussion, students will develop empathy and improve their social interactions, which are crucial skills for personal and professional success.

Introduce students to the basic concepts of emotions and their impact on mental health. Ideal for middle school students.

A 30-minute lesson for 10th graders focusing on social-emotional learning through understanding and practicing empathy. This Tier 1 classroom lesson builds self-awareness and relationship skills, helping students connect with others and create a supportive environment.

This lesson encourages students in grades 9 and 11 to delve into the spectrum of their emotions, helping them identify and understand complex feelings. Through interactive exercises and role-playing, students will develop greater emotional literacy, leading to improved self-regulation and empathy toward others.

In this 30-minute SEL session, 7th graders learn to identify and communicate emotions in themselves and others, building empathy and self-awareness. This lesson empowers students with practical skills for managing feelings and fostering positive relationships, essential for academic and personal growth.

This 45-minute lesson teaches 4th graders to interpret social cues and adapt their communication by detecting emotions in context. Foundational pragmatic skills support everyday interactions, improving students' social awareness and relationships.

In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing scenarios to develop empathy and learn strategies to prevent bullying. By participating in these activities, students will be empowered to become active bystanders and advocates for a bully-free environment. This lesson is crucial as it helps students understand the impact of their actions and the importance of standing up against bullying.

In this lesson, students will explore the basics of emotional intelligence, focusing on recognizing and understanding their own emotions and those of others. Through interactive activities, students will build empathy and communication skills, which are crucial for personal and social development. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-awareness and improve their interpersonal relationships, fostering a supportive and understanding school environment.

A small-group toolkit for 7th graders to develop social awareness and relationship skills through navigating peer conflicts. This Tier 2, 3-session program includes structured strategies, role plays, and collaborative debriefs to build students’ confidence in resolving disputes and strengthening bonds.

This 5-session lesson series aims to enhance students' self-awareness, crucial for managing emotions and improving mental health. Designed for a class with students needing support in anxiety, depression, self-regulation, and complex family backgrounds, each 30-minute session will engage students through interactive activities, discussions, and games to foster a deeper understanding of themselves.

In this 30-minute lesson, 7th-grade students become ‘Emotion Detectives,’ learning to recognize, label, and understand emotions in themselves and others. This foundational social-emotional learning session fosters self-awareness, empathy, and healthy communication—essential life skills for navigating school and beyond.

This lesson aims to help middle school students understand the dynamics of an academic setting by exploring the concept of emotional intelligence and its impact on learning and interactions. Through a combination of video, discussion, and collaborative activities, students will gain insights into how emotions influence their academic experiences. This lesson is important as it equips students with the skills to navigate their emotions and interactions in a school environment, fostering a positive and productive academic atmosphere.

In this 30-minute SEL lesson, 7th graders will become 'Emotion Detectives,' learning to identify and understand their own and others’ emotions. This foundational self-awareness skill supports better relationships, decision-making, and emotional well-being.

In this 30-minute Tier 3 lesson designed for individual 3rd-grade students, learners will recognize their own and others’ emotions and practice strategies to reduce unintentional aggression. This helps students build self-awareness, regulate strong emotions, and improve social interactions.

This lesson helps students understand the impact of their behavior on others through a combination of video, discussion, and role-playing activities. By engaging with the video 'Short Film: Are You Okay?', students will explore the effects of online bullying and the importance of empathy and communication. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a supportive classroom environment.

This lesson aims to teach middle school students about compassion through active learning strategies. Students will engage in an activity that encourages empathy, watch a video on the power of connection, and participate in a discussion to reflect on their learning. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, fostering a more empathetic and supportive classroom environment.

A vibrant whole-class exploration of self-awareness where students identify and articulate emotions. Builds foundational SEL skills for empathy and communication with 4th graders in one 45-minute session.

Introduce practices that help young children become aware of their thoughts and feelings through simple mindfulness exercises. Activities include breathing games and a mindful listening exercise to help students develop emotional regulation and awareness in a fun, age-appropriate way.

In this 15-minute SEL lesson, kindergarteners learn to identify and express their emotions through fun, interactive activities. This foundational skill helps students build self-awareness, empathy, and healthy communication.

Students embark on a detective-style journey to investigate responsible decision-making by gathering clues about choices and consequences to solve real-world puzzles. This 45-minute, one-session lesson for 5th graders builds critical CASEL social-emotional skills through engaging activities and reflection.

In this lesson, students will become 'emotion detectives,' observing and recording emotional cues in short film clips and classroom interactions. Through collaborative discussions, they will better understand the importance of emotional awareness. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and social skills, helping students to recognize and respond to emotions in themselves and others.

In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing activities to explore empathy and compassion. They will be presented with imaginative scenarios where they must decide on kind and helpful actions, considering the feelings of different characters. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, such as understanding and teamwork, which are crucial for their personal and social development.

Discover the inner workings of your emotions and values as a class to build a foundation of self-awareness and empathy. 4th graders will explore CASEL’s Self-Awareness competencies across one 45-minute session.

A 5-session small-group lesson series aimed at building students’ empathy and respect through interactive discussions, guided worksheets, and hands-on activities. Perfect for Tier 2 intervention, each 30-minute session helps students practice perspective-taking, respectful communication, and collaborative problem-solving to strengthen social skills and peer relationships.

In this lesson, students will learn to identify and manage their emotions, enhancing their ability to empathize and communicate with others. Through interactive activities like role-playing, students will practice emotional intelligence skills in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical social-emotional skills that are essential for personal and academic success.

This lesson focuses on teaching 7th graders about empathy, an essential social-emotional skill that helps students understand and connect with others. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn how to recognize and respond to the emotions of others, fostering a more compassionate classroom environment. This single 30-minute session is designed to be interactive and impactful, providing students with practical tools to enhance their interpersonal relationships.

This lesson focuses on developing empathy by helping students understand and respect the emotions of others. Through engaging activities such as role-playing and group discussions, students will learn to recognize emotional cues and respond appropriately. This lesson is important as it fosters social-emotional skills that are crucial for building positive relationships and creating a supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will explore the role of empathy in social justice movements. Through discussions and activities, they will learn to understand different perspectives and advocate for change. This lesson is important as it fosters critical thinking, empathy, and active citizenship, equipping students with the skills to engage in social justice initiatives.

In this engaging 30-minute lesson for 7th graders, students will explore key social-emotional skills—identifying, understanding, and respectfully responding to emotions in themselves and others. This Tier 1 classroom lesson builds empathy, self-awareness, and communication strategies to foster a positive class culture.

This 5-session lesson plan for 7th graders focuses on social emotional learning, specifically designed for small groups needing extra support. Each 30-minute session will help students explore and understand their emotions, develop empathy, and improve interpersonal skills, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.