A collection of SEL lessons for high school students that can be adapted for online learning
![Use the Circle process to build a sense of connection among students and staff by sharing moods, feelings, and moments of joy and pain.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Check-in_Circle_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Check-in Circle for Community Building
Use the Circle process to build a sense of connection among students and staff by sharing moods, feelings, and moments of joy and pain.
![Delivering groceries to an elderly neighbor is an example of a prosocial action.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Encouraging-Prosocial-Actions-in-Students-1410x820-495x270.jpg)
Encouraging Prosocial Actions in Students
Students engage in prosocial (kind, helpful) actions for ten days and reflect on the impact of their actions on themselves and others.
![Students read a text slowly and reflect on its personal meaning for them.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Contemplative_Reading_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Contemplative Reading
Students read a text slowly and reflect on its personal meaning for them.
![Students explore their thoughts, emotions, or ideas by freewriting on a topic of their choosing, an academic-related question, or an ethical dilemma.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Contemplative_Writing_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Contemplative Writing
Students explore their thoughts, emotions, or ideas by freewriting on a topic of their choosing, an academic-related question, or an ethical dilemma.
![Students apply a “growth mindset” lens to people who exclude others and/or are victims of exclusion, recognizing that people can change for the better.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Developing_a_Growth_Mindset_Peoples_Ability_to_Change_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Developing a Growth Mindset About People’s Ability to Change
Reduce student anxiety by changing students’ beliefs about social challenges.
![Students reflect on how the Earthrise photograph instills a sense of awe and wonder towards our planet.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Earthrise_Fostering_Awe_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Earthrise: Fostering Awe
Students reflect on how the Earthrise photograph instills a sense of awe and wonder towards our planet.
![Students describe their ideal world and how they might contribute to creating that world. (Purpose Challenge Practice #2)](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Magic_Wand_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Magic Wand
Students describe their ideal world and how they might contribute to creating that world. (Purpose Challenge Practice #2)
![Help students plan enjoyable activities as a form of self-care](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pleasant_events_for_students_1320x710-495x270.jpg)
Pleasant Events Calendar for Students
Help students plan enjoyable activities as a form of self-care
![Students explore and write about what makes a good life, using Aristotle as a guide.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/What_Is_A_Flourishing_Life_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
What Is A Flourishing Life?
Students explore and write about what makes a good life.