SEL Unit- Knowing yourself

 I just posted a new SEL unit on TPT and I'm so excited. This is a collection of lessons that I have put together based on the New York State Social Emotional Benchmarks. It is also the lessons that I see are most important for kids and even adults. This unit I use at the beginning of the year and I have several others I am developing/tweaking that will come next. 

From my own personal growth journey, I have learned a lot. Over the past 5 to 10 years I have done a lot of personal work, reading books, listening to podcasts, journaling and really discovering what makes me tick and how can I be healthy from the inside out. As I have gained new insight, I wished at times that I learned this crucial information much younger. While I can't go back and I also acknowledge the struggles have made me stronger, I can take my learning and pass it on. First I try to do this with my own children and then with my students.

There has been so much research on the importance of SEL. I see it and try to do my part for my students. This unit is a reflection of that. We have a different SEL program that we use as a district. 2nd Step is great, but there are times that I find some gaps or even looking at what foundational beliefs do kids need to have to build upon. This unit is a reflection of that. I have done each of these lessons with different ages and am refining them for my current class. If you are interested in this unit, check it out here on TPT.