Category: Me First (SEL)

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) education for kids is a holistic approach that fosters emotional intelligence, empathy, resilience, and interpersonal skills crucial for success in school and life. Through engaging activities, discussions, and role-playing exercises, children learn to understand and manage their emotions, develop healthy relationships, and make responsible decisions. SEL empowers kids to navigate social challenges with confidence, promotes a positive classroom environment, and cultivates a strong foundation for lifelong well-being and success.

Lesson Plan Outline: Week 2 – Setting Goals

If you haven't already, please review, "Week 1:Introduction to Money and Mindset" (see below) before you get started with Week 2. https://unleashedlearninggateway.com/2025/09/26/week-1-introduction-to-money-and-mindset/ 📅 Day 4: Why Set Financial Goals? Objective: Students will understand the importance of setting financial goals for their future. Lesson: Discuss what financial goals are and why they matter. Explain the difference... Continue Reading →

🔄 Quick Recap- Day 6

Before we start, let’s remind ourselves: Short-Term Goals 📝→ These are goals you can reach in a few weeks or months.✅ Example: Saving for a new game or skateboard. Long-Term Goals ⏳→ These are goals that usually take a year or more to accomplish.✅ Example: Saving for a car, college, or travel. 💡 SMART Goals... Continue Reading →

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Assessment: Setting Financial Goals & SMART Goals- Day 6

Let's test your knowledge! Write your answers down on a piece of paper. Day 1: Financial Goals What is a financial goal?a) A wish for something you want somedayb) A random idea with no planc) A plan for how you will use and save your moneyd) A type of bank account Which of the following... Continue Reading →

Personal Money Goals Reflection- Day 6

🔄 Quick Recap Before we start, let’s remind ourselves: Short-Term Goals 📝→ These are goals you can reach in a few weeks or months.✅ Example: Saving for a new game or skateboard. Long-Term Goals ⏳→ These are goals that usually take a year or more to accomplish.✅ Example: Saving for a car, college, or travel.... Continue Reading →

What are SMART Goals?- Day 5

Discussion Question 👉 “Have you ever set a goal but didn’t follow through? Why do you think that happens?” This is a great way to start the lesson and get students reflecting. Common reasons include: The goal wasn’t clear or realistic. There wasn’t a timeline to stick to. The goal was too vague or too... Continue Reading →

Setting Financial Goals- Day 4

Journal Topic: 👉 “What are some things you want to save money for in the future?” Take a few minutes to reflect and write your thoughts. Think about things both big and small — a new game, college, a car, a trip, or even starting a business someday. What Are Financial Goals and Why Do... Continue Reading →

October Week 1- Lessons

October Lesson Introduction: Banned Books Week This week, we’re diving into a powerful and thought-provoking topic: Banned Books Week — a time dedicated to exploring the stories that have sparked debate, been challenged, and even removed from libraries and classrooms. Books have the power to inspire, challenge, and open doors to new perspectives. But sometimes,... Continue Reading →

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Choose Your Path

Learning Goals Explore how choices lead to consequences Practice a decision-making process to solve real-life problems 1. Warm-Up: What Would You Do? Below are a few quick scenarios. Pick one and write how you would respond. Then, think about possible consequences. Scenario Options (choose one):A. Your friend asks you to skip class with them.B. Someone... Continue Reading →

Empathy in Action

Today we will: Understand what empathy means and why it’s important. Practice active listening and perspective-taking to build stronger relationships. 1. Warm-Up: Two Truths and a Struggle Share with a group or family: Two true facts about yourself. One real challenge (past or present) you’ve faced. Share your responses with a group or family: Empathetic... Continue Reading →

Handling Big Feelings

https://youtu.be/Vs-MyQgfH3A 1. Warm-Up: Calm Your Mind Let’s practice a quick grounding or breathing exercise. Take a slow breath in for 4 seconds Hold for 4 seconds Breathe out slowly for 4 seconds Hold again for 4 secondsRepeat this a few times. ORTry the 5–4–3–2–1 technique: 5️⃣ things you see 4️⃣ things you can touch 3️⃣... Continue Reading →

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