1st Grade SEL Activities

First graders are ready to talk about feelings, practice friendship skills and try simple calm-down strategies. These 1st grade SEL activities use short scenarios, hands-on kits and coloring pages that fit young attention spans.

10 resources are free with a free account — no credit card. Try them in class first.

30-Day Responsibility Journal Worksheets

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Active Listening and Clear Expression Activity Kit

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Active Listening Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Affirmation Stars — Positive Affirmations Activity Kit (K–1)

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Anger Management Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Assertiveness Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Balloon Breathing — Deep Breathing Activity Kit (K–1)

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Breathing Buddy — Mindful Breathing Activity Kit (K–1)

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Bullying Intervention Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Bullying Prevention Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Calm-Down Corner Activity Kit (K–1)

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Cause and Effect — Choices and Consequences Kit (K–2)

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Classroom Jobs Chart — Responsibility Activity Kit (K–1)

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Communication Skills Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Compassion Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Conflict Resolution Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Cooperation Collage — Teamwork Activity Kit (K–2)

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Coping Skills Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Courage Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Critical Thinking Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Decision-Making and Responsibility Bookmarks

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Emotion Charades — Feelings Game Activity Kit

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Emotion Faces — Feelings Activity Kit (K–1)

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Emotion Stories — Feelings Activity Kit (K–1)

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Use them in morning meeting, centers or quick whole-class lessons. Every resource comes with easy teacher directions.

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Self-Awareness 10

Self-Management 14

Social Awareness 7

Relationship Skills 11

Responsible Decision-Making 6