SEL

Resources for creating a school culture of empathy, inclusion, and kindness


Find lessons, activities, classroom tools, and more to help students learn about character strengths

Since the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, we’ve heard from many educators who are looking for resources to support students’ social and emotional development. To help, we’ve collected our best social and emotional learning (SEL) resources for building a culture of safety, kindness, and upstanding in your school.

SEL Educator Toolkit
SEL skills aren’t core content, but they’re at the core of all content. Find lessons, activities, classroom tools, and family resources to help students learn about character strengths and develop empathy, compassion, integrity, and more.

Digital Citizenship and SEL
A key aspect of digital citizenship is thinking critically when faced with digital dilemmas. Navigating these challenges isn’t only about rules and procedures; it’s about character. Help students examine challenging online situations with this discussion guide.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Resources for Classrooms
Difference—however we might define that—is good. It makes us who we are and makes the world wonderful. Use these tools to build an inclusive classroom culture that stands against oppressive forces like racism, sexism, homophobia, and beyond.

How to Talk to Kids About Difficult Subjects
Help your students’ families have frank, compassionate conversations with their kids. In a world where even little kids learn about horrific subjects, it’s important for parents to put things in perspective, field questions, and search for answers together.

Lesson plans for creating a culture of inclusion and kindness

Digital Citizenship Pledge (Gr. 3–5): How do you create a positive online community? Students will establish group norms to create a positive online community that promotes responsible and respectful digital behavior within their classrooms.

Cyberbullying: Be Upstanding (Gr. 6–8): How do you judge the intentions and impact of people’s words and actions online? Students learn about the difference between being a passive bystander versus a brave upstander in cyberbullying situations.

Breaking Down Hate Speech (Gr. 9–12): How can you create a community culture in which hate speech is unacceptable, both online and offline? Students learn the definition of hate speech and understand how it affects individuals, groups, and communities.

 [Editor’s note: This post originally appeared on Common Sense Education.]

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