We hope that the lessons are helpful to you and your students.
Elementary Lesson
Please start by sharing this video with your students
Instructions: First, watch the video
Now think of a goal you have, grab a piece of paper, and write or draw your plan to achieve it.
Consider your purpose or the reason you have this goal.
Break down your goal into smaller steps like the rungs of a ladder or the steps up a mountain (with your goal at the very top) and set a timeline for reaching it.
Make some notes about how you will overcome obstacles that might get in your way and who you might ask for support.
Review your plan and monitor the progress you make towards reaching your goal. Don’t forget to celebrate all of your accomplishments!
Secondary Lesson
Instructions: First, watch the video
Now think of a goal you have, grab a piece of paper, and write or draw your plan to achieve it.
Consider your purpose or the reason you have this goal.
Break down your goal into smaller steps like the rungs of a ladder or the steps up a mountain (with your goal at the very top) and set a timeline for reaching it.
Make some notes about how you will overcome obstacles that might get in your way and who you might ask for support.
Review your plan and monitor the progress you make towards reaching your goal. Don’t forget to celebrate all of your accomplishments!
We’ve heard so much about resilience recently but what is it and why do we need it? Let’s take a look at what resilience looks like and how it benefits us!
To understand others, sometimes it helps to “walk in their shoes”. This SEL lesson gives a brief glimpse into the experience of others. Take a moment to listen and reflect.
Oftentimes we learn of or hear about social injustice but we do not feel equipped to make a difference. The first step in becoming an advocate is to understand that we are all different and accept that difference is good!
Honest and courageous conversations are just the beginning of our work for social justice. When we develop safe spaces to have these conversations in schools, we work together to dismantle oppression. Let's get talking!
There have been many conversations going on about equity and equality in education. You might hear these words on TV or on social media, but what do these words mean? What is the difference? Our new SEL lesson offers an answer.