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CASEL

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). CASEL is the leader in SEL. Their site provides clear definitions, examples, webinars, research, and free tools/resources.

SELforTeachers: Resource Hub

Large resource Hub containing free lesson plans for grades K-12. The resources can be filtered by teaching method and audience.

SEL Resource Hub | SEL For TeachersWelcome to the SEL Resource Hub Are you looking for an SEL activity you can use for tomorrow’s lesson? Are you thinking about implementing a mentorship program for English learners or freshman students? Are you trying to build support for SEL among your colleagues? You can find resources to answer questions like these—and more—on this...

Strategies and Free Resources K-12

SEL Strategies in Virtual Setting 4-6-20.pdf

Educators can use the strategies below to work toward meeting students’ SEL needs in virtual settings. In a virtual setting, students are learning in very different conditions then they might be at home.

These might include: increased demand for self-direction; balancing learning while caring for self and siblings; sharing physical space with family and potential for increased conflict; limited opportunities for social engagement (i.e., lunch, recess, extra-curricular activities); increased potential for isolation. Take time to talk with students, build empathy and better understand these conditions.

The strategies selected aim to meet the needs of learners in these new conditions in a way that aligns to some or all of the CASEL competencies for SEL.

Tackling Difficult Topics through Social Studies

A Social and Emotional Learning Framework for Addressing Tough Topics in Social StudiesCombining a news-writing approach and an SEL problem-solving framework gives students a way to start discussing events like the insurrection in January.

SEL Lesson Materials from Rutgers SECD Lab

Learning Policy Institute Article

Leveraging Social and Emotional Learning to Support Adults in the Time of COVID-19To create the relationships and learning environments that promote students’ SEL, adults themselves need to feel empowered, supported, and valued, especially given stress and disruption of COVID-19.

NJ State Bar Foundation

Free lesson plans K-12 on the topics of: Gratitude, Growth Mindset, Resilience, Self-Awareness, and Motivation

SEL Webinars and Online Content

Move this World Resources

Move This World provides resources for educators, administrators, counselors, social workers and families. Chances are, if the question has been asked, they’ve created a resource to answer it.

Aperture Guide: Equity through SEL

Explore easy ways to build equity with SEL and integrate SEL into your teaching practices.

Equity-Guide-Aperture-Education-1.pdf

CASEL Signature Practices

Welcoming/Opening Activities, Engaging Strategies and Closure activities for each class period, meeting, or professional learning experience.

CASEL_SEL-3-Signature-Practices-Playbook-V3.pdf

Committee for Children Resources

K-8 Activities and Adult SEL

Pathway to Success Resources

Over 100 resources/activities for all ages. This site includes blogs, apps, websites for kids and educators, videos, classroom strategies, social media resources and recommended books/read-alouds.

100+ Free Social Emotional Learning ResourcesSocial and emotional learning, often known as SEL, is the process that helps kids learn critical skills, attitudes, and mindsets for social and emotional success. These skills cover five major areas: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationships, and responsible decision-making. I

Lalilo Blog Resources

4 Week SEL Activity Calendar.

4 Weeks of SEL Lessons and Activities for Distance Learning - Lalilo BlogTeaching Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is extremely important right now. Everyone is under tremendous pressure and the future feels more unpredictable than ever. This is the time when we need to cultivate healthy relationships and coping strategies. More than ever, now is the time to help our youngest learners develop and demonstrate empathy, compassion, and...

Article on Boosting Student's Optimism

How to Boost Students’ Sense of OptimismStudents who don’t see a bright future for themselves may have trouble getting motivated for school, but a trauma-informed approach can improve their expectations.

Middle School SEL Lessons for Remote Learning....and more!

SEL Toolkit - Planning for ReEntry

SEL_Toolkit_Planning_for_Reentry_SHORT.pdf

A reopening lesson plan through Music and the Arts can help students transition back to school this year.

Help Students Process COVID-19 Emotions With This Lesson PlanMusic and the arts can help students transition back to school this year.

ASCD: 5 Strategies for Teacher Self-Care

A Virtual Conference Supporting School Mental Health during COVID-19

Conference Materials: Power points and handouts

Coalition to Support Grieving Students

30 day free trial for educators. K-8 and Autism classes!

Middle School & High School SEL & Equity

SEL-Diversity-Equity-Overview-03.2020.pdf

Sample lesson plans and activities centered around SEL & Equity

Youth Communication for MS & HS

Instructional Support - Youth CommunicationOur award-winning content helps educators and youth workers become more effective at building the skills teens need to succeed in school and life. The stories and session plans produce dynamic and compassionate learning environments. For decades, we have helped marginalized youth find their voices and write their powerful, transformative stories. Since 1980, Youth Communication has […]

Sample SEL plans for MS & HS. Transition to HS. Transition to College. Career readiness. SEL in a Diverse World. Positive Masculinity and Girls' Empowerment.

Resources for educators at all levels. For students and for self.

Abolitionist Teaching NetworkAbolitionist Teaching Network's mission is simple: develop and support educators to fight injustice within their schools and communities. Utilizing the intellectual work and direct action of community organizers, Abolitionist Teachers will organize and take action for educational freedom.

A Guide for Racial Justice & Abolitionist SEL

ATN Guide to Racial and Restorative Justice in.pdf

Abolitionist Teaching Network's mission is simple: develop and support educators to fight injustice within their schools and communities.

Home - ArtsEdSELWelcome to ArtsEdSEL Dedicated to illuminating the intersection between arts education and social emotional learning to facilitate the embedded, intentional, and sustained application of SEL-informed...

Self-Care ResourcesSelf-care for educators and other helping professionals

Social Emotional Learning for StudentsSocial emotional learning help us engage, interact, and build relationships with other people and is necessary to thrive in school, at home, and at work.

Naomi Osaka, is a Japanese-Haitian athlete who became the world’s No. 1 ranked tennis player following her 2018 Grand Slam Tournament win. She now holds the No. 2 seat for women’s tennis. Osaka made the courageous decision to withdraw from the 2021 French Open, which resulted in public scrutiny and a fine of $15,000, with French Open officials citing that Osaka failed to meet mandatory media press conference requirements for athletes. This lesson explores Naomi Osaka’s bravery in prioritizing her mental health and wellbeing.