Social Emotional Learning

Playground: a place where a particular group of people choose to enjoy themselves. 

The SEL/Character Playground is a full on immersive experience. Learners (students OR teachers) get to play with wide variety of activities around CASEL frameworks of Social Emotional Learning. Most activities are designed to be done with small group or pairs, but can also be done solo. This makes for an a great Professional Learning for teachers, set up in stations for indoor recess, and can be done in a variety of ways.The Playground was designed by Sarah Wood, REMC 8-Kent ISD. 

Self Awareness Activities:

Self- Management Activities:

Responsible Decision Making Activities:

Relationship Skills Activities:

Social Awareness Activities:

Each topic also has a digital choice board with options using online resources and website. 


The SEL Playground is great for Professional Development for teachers too! They get to experience the playground by doing the activities, as they would use in the classroom, and get hands-on experience for each areas. 


The different "sandboxes" can be checked out individually to use in the classrooms. It is suggested to allow for 30minutes for introduction, play, and follow up. The whole SEL playground can be done in about 45-60minutes for a whole class.