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In this 30-minute session, 9th-12th graders collaborate with their teacher-facilitator to co-create classroom SEL norms and unpack the word “aspire.” This active lesson builds a safe emotional space, fosters student voice, and sets a positive tone for the year.

One-on-one guided coaching to sharpen relationship skills through targeted listening drills and feedback, empowering 9th grade students to connect deeply through emotional intelligence and self-awareness. This Tier 3 (Individual) CASEL-focused, 25-minute session equips students with essential listening strategies and real-time practice.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for 1st graders, students engage in a fun, whole-class gamified experience to practice self-management and optimism through expressing gratitude. By playing and reflecting on thankfulness, students build social-emotional skills aligned with CASEL competencies.