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.

Emotional Expression Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Emotional Intelligence Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Empathy Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Ethical Decision-Making Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Express Yourself — Communication Skills Activity Kit (K–2)

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Fairness Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Feelings Chart and Calm-Down Corner Activity Kit

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Forgiveness Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Friendship Bracelets — Friendship Activity Kit (K–1)

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Friendship Flower Activity Kit (K–1)

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Friendship Icebreaker Activity Kit

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Goal Setting Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Gratitude Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Growth Mindset Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Guided Imagery Journey — Calming Activity Kit (K–1)

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Healthy Boundaries Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Honesty Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Humility Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Integrity and Courage Bookmarks

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Integrity Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Kindness and Compassion Bookmarks

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Kindness Bookmarks — Bright Illustrated Set

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Let’s Relax — Muscle Relaxation Calming Activity Kit

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Listening Ears — Active Listening 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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