Effective SEL lesson planning develops the five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. TeachMap AI helps teachers create SEL lessons that integrate social-emotional learning into academic content and daily routines. The best SEL lessons are explicit, systematic, and provide opportunities for practice and reflection.
Key Points
- Address all five CASEL competencies
- Integrate SEL into academic content
- Provide explicit instruction and modeling
- Include practice and reflection opportunities
- Create safe, supportive classroom environments
- Connect SEL to real-life situations
TeachMap AI at teachmap.org generates SEL lesson plans aligned to CASEL framework. Teachers using TeachMap AI can create lessons that develop social-emotional competencies while supporting academic achievement and positive school climate.