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Balanced Life

Social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum

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SEL Outcome

Grade

Learn about how and why gratitude boosts happiness.

Self-Management

9, 10

Learn about the potential of a kind word or gesture.

Relationship Skills

9, 10

Learn the value of empathy and identify ways to be kind towards others.

Responsible Decision Making

9, 10

Learn about the importance of managing your time and energy to achieve goals in multiple domains.

Self-Awareness

6, 7, 8

Learn about setting conscious agreements to help avoid the troubles that arise when unspoken norms interfere with true collaboration and trust.

Social Awareness

6, 7, 8

Learn about the connections within your group.

Relationship Skills

6, 7, 8

Learn how can we have better conversations and connections.

Relationship Skills

6, 7, 8

Learn how paying attention to the present moment can increase self-awareness, improve decision-making and make it easier to deal with uncomfortable emotions.

Self-Management

6, 7, 8

Learn about the potential impact of gratitude on others and yourself.

Self-Management

6, 7, 8

Learn to recognize and manage intense emotions without giving in to the urge to act in impulsive ways that can make problems bigger.

Self-Awareness

6, 7, 8

Learn that better understanding and recognizing your emotions can be an important first step toward healthy coping and deeper relationships.

Self-Management

6, 7, 8

Learn about connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and how we can change thinking patterns to make them more helpful.

Self-Awareness

6, 7, 8

Learn to recognize the difference between healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships.

Relationship Skills

6, 7, 8

Learn the steps to take to help save a life.

Responsible Decision Making

6, 7, 8

Learn about the impacts of bullying.

Social Awareness

6, 7, 8

Learn why asking for help doesn't have to be difficult.

Self-Management

6, 7, 8

Learn about what inspires you to always work hard to be the best version of yourself.

Self-Awareness

6, 7, 8

Learn about the potential of a kind word or gesture

Responsible Decision Making

6, 7, 8

What is a balanced life?

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions (CASEL).

   

The balanced life curriculum serves as a vehicle to help guide us towards the development of these personal and relational skills while providing students and educators the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations. These conversations follow a consistent structure including a weekly check in/recap, a video or article, a discussion protocol, and a takeaway reflection activity. 

Balanced Life Lessons
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