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Which subjectPersonal development
What topicSocial Emotional Learning
What length (min)30
What age groupDoesn't matter
Class size20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Social Emotional Learning

Objectives

Materials

Grade/Age Group

Grades K-8 (Flexible for various age groups)

Subject

Personal Development

Class Size

20 students

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the US national standards for Social Emotional Learning, which emphasize self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction to SEL 5 minutes Briefly explain Social Emotional Learning and its importance in everyday life. Engage students with a question: "What does being emotionally aware mean?"
2 Group Discussion 5 minutes Divide students into small groups to discuss examples of feelings. Each group shares one example with the class. Use sticky notes to write down key emotions.
3 Role-Playing Activity 10 minutes Pair students and give them scenario cards to act out. Each pair presents their role-play while others watch and provide feedback on emotions expressed.
4 Reflection and Sharing 5 minutes Facilitate a whole-class discussion on what was learned from the role-playing. Ask students how they would handle similar situations in real life.
5 Wrap-Up and Homework Assignment 5 minutes Summarize key points of lesson, and explain the homework: Reflect on a time they managed an emotion and write a short paragraph on it. Ensure students understand they will submit it without presentations.

Homework

Students will write a short paragraph reflecting on a time they managed an emotion effectively. This assignment will be collected and checked for understanding without presentations in class.

Lesson script