In this social emotional learning worksheet geared toward second and third graders, students will reflect on their needs, what matters, and ways that they may ask or request something connected to their needs.

After reading The Way I Act by Steve Metzger, students can apply what they have learned about making healthy choices by choosing and completing two activities from this choice board.

Use the How to Use Kind Words worksheet to teach students the steps to take in using kind words with others, then have them practice while interacting with each other.

Use this worksheet to have students collaboratively create a leadership video that defines leadership and highlights positive leaders.

With a tendency to focus on the negative, it's helpful to learn how to cultivate feelings of positivity, joy, and calmness. Children will practice seeing the bright side as a way to improve self-awareness, manage stress, and build social emotional skills.

Use the Thank You, Trees worksheet to have students spend quiet time reflecting in nature. Then, they will write a letter and thank a tree for all that it provides.

Use the Quiet Place Poem worksheet to help students find a quiet place in nature and write a poem about their experience after reflecting on what they see, hear, and feel.

Use this social emotional worksheet as a guide for students to create a 'We Are Peacemakers' banner that illustrates and represents peace.