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Social Emotional Skills Lesson PlanSocial Emotional Skills Lesson Plan
Publisher
Health Smart Virginia
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Grade
K
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2020
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Social Emotional Skills

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Nine activities boost social-emotional competencies. Read through the list and choose what best fits the needs of your class. Activities include thoughtful discussions, creating posters, listening to a read-aloud, and more! 

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Concepts

social-emotional learning, emotional development, emotions, identifying emotions, expressing feelings, feelings, kindness, mindfulness, self-awareness, social awareness

Instructional Ideas

  • Give pupils the choice of which activity they wish to complete
  • Send a list of activities that can be completed at home with a letter to parents and guardians detailing the importance of practicing these skills outside of school
  • Plan time in the day for a dedicated for SEL period in which you facilitate an activity each day

Classroom Considerations

  • The first of four social-emotional learning activities
  • The duration reflects an estimate of the time it takes to complete one activity

Pros

  • Two activity options focus on kindness and mindfulness
  • Activities are written clearly and to the point

Cons

  • None

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