Social Emotional Learning
2025-2026
2025-2026
Mental Health Classroom Lessons:
Based on NYS Social Emotional Learning Goals/Benchmarks
Introduction to SEL
Identifying Feelings and Emotions
Zones of Regulation (Managing Emotions)
Anger Management and Mindfulness
Identifying and Managing Bullying Situations
Making/Being a Friend
Identifying Problem Causing Behavior: Making Wise Choices
Gratitude
Community Circles
Respect for Self and Others
Conflict Resolution
Communicating Feelings (I-Messages)
Size of the Problem
Growth Mindset
Goals
Teamwork and cooperation
Peer Pressure
Empathy
Self-Esteem
Diversity/Inclusion: Valentines Day Activity
Kindness
Perseverance
Career
Healthy Habits
Stress Management
Personal Boundaries, Erin’s Law
Review
Social Emotional Learning Core Competencies:
Self Awareness
Self Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision Making
Weekly Counseling Groups:
Coping Skills Group
Self Awareness
Self Management
Social Skills Group
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Impulse Control/Executive Functioning Group
Self Awareness
Self Management
Responsible Decision Making
Academic Success Group
Classroom Cues
Sustained Attention
Organization
Planning/Time Management
Motivation
Goal Setting
Self Awareness
Self Management
Social Impact
Predicting Difficulties