PROGRAM A: KINDERGARTEN 
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING - SEL
Social Emotional Learning, also known as SEL, is about teaching children the essential skills to effectively become aware and manage emotions, make good decisions and develop healthy social and relationship skills. The science and data behind the effectiveness of incorporating SEL, with mindfulness in particular, into daily activities is solid. Parents and teachers alike report a “flow” at home and in the classroom, a remarkable increase in positive social interactions, responsible behaviors, focused attention, creative problem solving and learning engagement.
 
PROGRAM A: For Grades K with Social Emotional Learning Activities, SEL Assessment, SEL Lesson Plans, Bulletin Board Activities, Whole Group Lessons, Anchor Chart & Posters, Student Self Assessment, Worksheets, ELA Activities, Vocabulary, Craft Project, Mindfulness Activities
 
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PROGRAM A: UNIT 1 - FEELINGS AND ACTIONS 
(4 Lesson Plans / 4 weeks)
IN EACH LESSON:
Each lesson is a thoughtful mix of instruction and student-centered activities including:
Assessment: - before each lesson so that you can be assured that your plans are developmentally appropriate, offer you the flexibility to accommodate varied competencies.
Lesson Plans: - guided instruction suggestions, materials needed, learning outcomes, assessment questions, visual display page with student sample work, lesson prompts and bulletin board materials.
Lively Discussion: - lesson include discussion prompts and dialog suggestion with captivating illustrations, story prompts, bulletin board displays, anchor charts to keep the focus on the topic and flowing.
Activities: Mindfulness and SEL games encourage collaboration and problem solving, fun drawing, arts & craft activities encourage creativity and individuality.
Mindfulness: - each unit includes mindfulness practices that are easy, engaging and came be continued at home, after school, in nature or in any setting.
Integration into other Academic Content: - Bulletin board displays offer countless opportunities to integrate with ELA. Each unit includes journal writing, vocabulary development, culturally responsible read-aloud books, storytelling and story writing.
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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COMPETENCIES 
covered in Unit 1
 
1.0 Self-Awareness: “I know myself and I know what I need for myself from others”
Students…
recognize, label and understand basic emotions and feelings that manifest in the body
reflect upon experiences that may cause such emotions
are aware that they may experience more than one emotion or feeling at the same time
notice how emotions affect their body and where they experience them in their body
understand the purpose of emotions and how they affect their actions and choices
 
2.0 Self-Management: “I am in charge of myself and I can calm myself when I need to”
Students..
practice mindfulness by re-directing and focusing attention on their inner self.
 
3.0 Social Awareness: “I care about other people and want to help create a supportive place to grow and learn”
Students…
are aware of other’s perspectives and opinions and how their experiences influence their viewpoints.
recognize and name emotions in other people using verbal and physical cues
identify how others may feel in a variety of situations and can demonstrate empathy for them
 
4.0 Relationship Skills: “I can build good friendships and relationships by learning how to listen, share ideas and work together.”
Students…
can stay focused while listening to others and can communicate their own ideas
identify what it means to be a good friend
can identify and talk through a problem and generate solutions with others
 
5.0 Responsible Choices: “I make good choices that help myself and others.”
Students…
can name steps in a problem solving activity that reduces stress
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ACTIVITIES INCLUDED:
Mindful Meditation Activity: “The Breath”
Breathing Poster “Five Finger Breath”
“Five Finger Breath” Tracing Activity to Learn Steps
Cover for SEL Journal Notebook
"We All Have Feelings" Bulletin Board Display
Letter Tiles for Bulletin Board
"Easy Feelings" and "Hard Feelings" Label Cards
16 Emotions and Sensation Word Cards
16 Emotion and Sensation Illustration Cards for Bulletin Board
“We All Have Feelings” 2 pgs. Match Up Writing Activity
“Big Feelings In Our Body” 2 pgs. Match Up Writing Activity
4 Situation Cards and Illustration for Discussion
"The Story of Two Friends" 3 pgs Storytelling & Coloring Activity
4 Calm Down Posters
Feelings Check In Cards 2 options: (Boys & Girls)
"Calm Center” Bulletin Board Display with Letter Tiles
Calm Center Coloring Activities 10 pgs
 
RESOURCES INCLUDED:
Sample Student Work “Answer Key”
The Mindful Toolbox Supplemental Read Aloud Suggestions
Black and White Originals of Unit Pages