SEL Resources for Kids

Social emotional learning activities by task and format

An SEL check-in gives students a way to describe the present moment; a lesson introduces something to practise. SEL questions such as “What else might be happening?” invite discussion, while written SEL prompts provide a place to organise a response. SEL posters can keep familiar language visible after the activity. Choose the format by what you want learners to do, not just by a matching topic word.

• Emotion Check-In Worksheet →
• SEL lessons and lesson plans →

Choose questions, games or visual reminders

Use a discussion prompt when you want several possible answers: “What else might be happening here?” or “How could someone ask for more space?” Choose a worksheet when the child needs somewhere to organise a response. A game provides another setting for practice, while a poster or other visual support can keep familiar language available afterwards. Match the reading level and activity instructions to your learners.

• Printable SEL games →
• Calming activities and visual supports →

Teaching resources for social emotional skills

When comparing educational resources, look beyond the cover topic. Does the activity ask children to recognise a feeling, consider another perspective or choose a response? Those are different tasks. A short discussion card may be enough for a familiar idea; a new skill may need a lesson and an example before independent work. Use the resource previews to match the task to your classroom rather than downloading everything at once.