A collection of practices to to support the growth and development of social and emotional skills and competencies of first grade students.
![A routine for celebrating each student in your class](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cool_Kid_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Cool Kid: An SEL Kernels Practice for First Grade
A routine for celebrating each student in your class
![A discussion that uses scenarios to explore character and citizenship.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Dear_Abby_SEL_Kernels_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Dear Abby: An SEL Kernels Practice for First Grade
A discussion that uses scenarios to explore character and citizenship.
![In a group meeting, students share their feelings while also building their feelings vocabulary and emotion knowledge.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Feelings_Circle_SEL_Kernels_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Feelings Circle: An SEL Kernels Practice for First Grade
In a group meeting, students share their feelings while also building their feelings vocabulary and emotion knowledge.
![Students take time to reflect on positive experiences, attributes, and/or aspirations.](https://ggie.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Notes_to_Self_SEL_Kernels_1340x720-495x270.jpg)
Notes to Self: An SEL Kernels Practice for First Grade
Students take time to reflect on positive experiences, attributes, and/or aspirations.