Stand4Kind Curriculum
With over 50 lessons (and growing!), our comprehensive curriculum library offers a holistic approach to social and emotional learning. Through engaging activities, discussions, and exercises, students build essential skills for managing emotions, building resilience, and fostering positive relationships.
Our curriculum provides educators with access to a full library of lessons tailored to different grade levels and student needs—designed by educators and backed by research. Most lessons are available in both English and Spanish, with flexible options for:
Guided Lessons: Narrated by Stand4Kind educators
Self-Led Discussions: Using our easy-to-follow lesson guides
We provide all the tools, guidance, and support to help you find and implement the lessons that will most benefit your school and programs.
Scroll down to see examples of lessons for elementary and secondary schools.
Why SEL Matters
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a proven foundation for student success. When students learn to recognize their emotions, manage stress, and connect with others, they are more prepared to learn and grow in all areas.
What the Research Says
SEL is backed by hundreds of studies across multiple fields and sources and has been shown to positively affect academic outcomes, student behavior, school safety, and long-term well-being. Key findings show:
✅ Improved academic performance
✅ Better behavior and focus
✅ Positive school climate
✅ Lifelong social-emotional skills
“Supportive relationships and consistent SEL instruction across contexts lead to stronger academic and personal development.”
The Impact of SEL at a Glance
Academic Growth
Students in SEL programs see an average 11 percentile point increase in academic achievement.
Long-term studies show benefits persist—up to 13 percentile points higher years later.
Gains include better grades, test scores, attendance, andhomework completion.
Social & Emotional Skills
Students gain essential competencies like:
Self-Awareness
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision-Making
Stand4Kind Curriculum:
What’s included:
- Comprehensive social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum that builds essential life skills and empowers students to achieve emotional well-being
- Lessons that are sequenced and delivered in a blended learning format
- Lessons are no or low prep
- Most extensive library of SEL lessons available across all 5 CASEL competencies
- Lesson Companion Guides for ease of facilitation
- Lessons scaffolded by grade to ensure developmental appropriateness
- Mental Health Action Plans & Crisis Preparedness
- Anti-drug and Substance Abuse Prevention
- Character Building: Leadership, Service, Responsibility, Empathy, Anti-bullying
- Connection is key for all students
Grades K-5: Elementary
Focus: Foundational emotional awareness, behavior skills, kindness, and early character traits
Lessons:
- Identifying and Naming Emotions
- Understanding Personal Strengths
- Managing Big Feelings (Anger, Sadness, Excitement)
- Practicing Self-Control
- Growth Mindset and Trying Again
- Following Rules and Making Good Choices
- Asking for Help & Knowing Who to Trust
- Kindness and Inclusion
- Respect and Responsibility
- Team building
- Making and Keeping Friends
- Character Building: Honesty, Courage, Gratitude
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy, Understanding Others & Service Projects
- Mindfulness Practices and Resources
- Safe vs. Unsafe Behavior (Intro to Boundaries)
Grades 6-8: Middle School
Focus: Identity, peer dynamics, emotional regulation, and early decision-making
Lessons:
- Understanding Emotions & Mental Health Basics
- Stress Management & Healthy Coping Skills
- Building Confidence & Positive Self-Talk
- Navigating Friendships & Peer Relationships
- Identifying Bullying, Cyberbullying & Bystander Strategies
- Substance Awareness: Anti-drug, Myths, Facts & Refusal Skills
- Peer Pressure: Recognizing & Resisting
- Developing Empathy & Respect for Differences
- Responsible Decision-Making & Consequences
- Managing Social Media & Digital Boundaries
- Recognizing Signs of Anxiety & Depression
- How & When to Ask for Help
- Conflict Resolution & Communication Skills
- Setting Healthy Boundaries
- Suicide Awareness & Supporting Peers
- Character Building: Integrity, Accountability, Service, Grit, Team Building, Leadership
- Understanding the Power and Impact of Our Words
Grades 9-12: High School
Focus: Mental wellness, leadership, advanced self-management, and future readiness
Lessons:
- Mental Health Awareness: Breaking the Stigma
- Emotional Regulation & Mindfulness Practices
- Healthy vs. Toxic Relationships
- Suicide Prevention: Signs, Support & Resources
- Substance Abuse Prevention: Anti-drug, Risks, Triggers & Long-Term Impact
- Self-Harm, Coping Strategies & Safety Plans
- Managing Academic & Life Stress
- Leadership, Advocacy & Peer Influence
- Conflict De-escalation & Accountability
- Social Media, Self-Image & Mental Health
- Resilience: Learning from Failure
- Assertive Communication & Listening Skills
- Setting & Respecting Personal Boundaries
- Career Exploration, Goal Setting & Life Planning
- Transition Success
- Mental Health Action Plans & Crisis Preparedness
- Character Building: Leadership, Service, Responsibility, Empathy, Team Building
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