5th Grade Social Emotional Learning Thematic Unit Plans (by date, oldest first)
There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom - Novel Study - Socio-Emotional Learning
By Mark Holmes
Dive deep into Louis Sachar's heartwarming novel "There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom" with this comprehensive 9-week novel study designed for grades 5-6. This unit plan goes beyond traditional comprehension questions to focus on socio-emotional learning and character education, making it perfect for teachers looking to foster empathy, self-awareness, and personal growth in their students.
Key Features:
9-week detailed plan with daily activities and homework assignments
Strong emphasis on socio-emotional learning and character development
Engaging activities that promote self-reflection, empathy, and critical thinking
Variety of learning formats including discussions, role-plays, creative writing, and art projects
Flexible design allowing for adaptation to different class schedules and needs
Weekly Themes:
- First Impressions
- Friendship & Social Connections
- Self-Esteem & Self-Talk
- Bullying & Its Effects
- The Power of Counseling & Support
- Personal Growth & Transformation
- Empathy & Understanding Others
- Making Positive Choices
- Reflection & Application
This novel study encourages students to:
- Analyze character development and motivations
- Reflect on their own experiences and growth
- Practice empathy and perspective-taking
- Develop strategies for building self-esteem and positive relationships
- Apply lessons from the book to real-life situations
Includes:
- Detailed daily lesson plans
- Learning objectives for each week
- Printable worksheets and activity templates
- Discussion prompts and reflection questions
- Ideas for extension activities and final projects
Perfect for:
- English Language Arts classes
- Character education programs
- Social-emotional learning curriculum
- Guidance counselor support materials
Help your students connect deeply with this powerful story while developing crucial life skills. This novel study not only enhances reading comprehension but also nurtures emotional intelligence and personal growth.
Download now and transform your classroom into a space of empathy, self-discovery, and positive change!
Mental Health Curriculum 4th - 7th Grade Activities and Tips
By Sign with me TOD
This product focuses on the following areas:
This mental health curriculum includes suggested activities and tips to support mental health education and instruction for students in 4th through 7th Grade. Depending on students ability levels, this product could be used in 3rd - 9th grade as well.
Self Management - This product includes a teacher guide for self-management, promote self-care for mental and emotional health, identify what emotionally and mentally healthy means, self-management ideas and activities, creating a mindful classroom, mindful moments, identifying your feelings, experiencing feelings in our bodies, identify how we felt in the past when we were stressed, angry, frustrated, etc., a teacher guide for resiliency - learn ways to manage stress, improve self-esteem, and recognize failures and non-successes, listening to my negative voice, listening to my positive voice, discussing negative and positive voice scenarios, resiliency building amongst the group, a teacher guide for feelings - discuss 30 feelings cards, write in the learning journal - feelings, emotional, and mental health that include positive and negative feelings and when they were felt in the past.
Relationships - This product includes a teacher guide for communication in relationships - communication skills - verbally or nonverbally, communicating effectively, teacher guide for assertive statements activities, assertive statements notebook for students to fill out, answer questions regarding aggression, examples of aggression, how students handled aggression in the past is asked and discussed, being assertive instead of aggressive, examples of being passive, assertive, and aggressive, how to communicate assertively - eye contact, clear conversation, facial expression, etc., examples of aggressive and assertive responses to show students the difference, students will play charades that focuses on feelings - students can play in a small group or a large group, feeling cards are included in this product, empathy, compassion, and acceptance are included in this product as well, students will learn about personal space and boundaries, they can fill in the packet called, My Personal Space Bubble, students will act out and write out how close is too close to have a conversation, how they felt when they were too close to a friend, the importance of staying in your own personal space bubble, how you could make others feel if you do not stay in your own personal space bubble, reading body language, what someone's body language is telling you and why that is important, the 4 zones of space are discussed - intimate - hugging and whispering, personal - with close friends and family, social space - conversations with acquaintances, and public space - public speaking space, students will answer questions about their personal space bubble, students will learn about compassion and can fill out the Compassion Journal included in the product, students will learn what compassion is, students are provided with examples of how they can show compassion, students will learn about gratitude and forgiveness and how they benefit one's mental health and relationship building, students can complete a 7 day I'm Grateful Because journal that includes prompts to answer as to why they are grateful, students can participate in the Grateful Scavenger Hunt and answer questions aloud or write their answers down to 14 different things they could be grateful for, and students will learn about the four part apology in this product - apologize, take responsibility, how will this be resolved, and ask for forgiveness. Teachers can use this packet as a guide while have conversations with students or teachers can have students fill out the packets that are included.
Resource Management - This product includes a teacher guide for resource management to help students identify and express a variety of feelings by rating their feelings on a scale of 0 - 10, students will identify very strong feelings and how they may feel a feeling a little bit or not at all, when students feel angry what they can do, sharing with students that it is okay to feel angry, upset, etc., but what it is not okay to do, coping with upsetting feelings, when to ask for help, recognize when a situation needs help, filling out a feelings survival kit (tips are included), where to ask for help, who in your school you can talk to and trust, understanding what trusting someone means, trust activities that help studies build trust, questions for social workers, counselors, or psychologists, how to ask for help from people that students trust, how people you trust can help you when you feel angry or upset, and when should students ask for help.
You may be interested in the following individual products:
Self-Management Activities and Tips:
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Mental Health Communication in Relationships Activities and Tips:
Mental Health Expressing Feelings Activities:
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Gratitude Activities:
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The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The Berenstain Bears and the Blame Game comprehension questions product is useful for students that read the book. The questions are placed in order with the book. Students can answer these questions as the book is read or after they have finished reading the book or listening to the book. While reading this book and answering these questions, students will learn about blaming siblings/friends for something they didn't do, how they felt if they were blamed for something they didn't do before, feeling discouraged or miserable, the expression - peeling back the layers of an onion and what it means, sequencing events, solving problems instead of blaming, steps that can be followed to solve problems and working together to solve a problems. Students can answer these short answer questions, yes/no questions, multiple choice questions, fill in the blank questions, and vocabulary/picture labeling questions as the book is read to them, as they read the book independently or they can use the text for lookbacks once the book is finished. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and examples of the words used in sentences are presented. Students have the opportunity to use those words in sentences as well.
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18-Day Multimedia Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit for Grades 5-8 | SEL Humanities
By TooBookedUp
Engage your students in a powerful and comprehensive 18-day thematic unit on bullying designed for grades 5-8. This multimedia-rich resource explores the critical issue of bullying through a variety of formats, ensuring student engagement and fostering social-emotional learning (SEL) skills. Perfect for humanities teachers, long-term substitute teachers, and SEL specialists, this unit is adaptable, rigorous, and impactful.
What's Inside:
Day-by-Day Lesson Plans: Detailed and easy-to-follow, these plans guide students through an exploration of bullying using films, short stories, political cartoons, informational texts, and poetry.
Multimedia Integration: Your students will analyze media such as:
Short films on bullying for visual storytelling.
Fiction texts like Pumpkin Head to explore bullying in literature.
Political cartoons to understand the societal impact of bullying.
Popular films like Matilda to discuss character responses to bullying.
Songs that discuss themes of bullying and resilience.
Socratic Seminars: Two thought-provoking Socratic seminars that allow students to dive deeper into themes of bullying, fostering critical thinking, discourse, and empathy.
Assessments: Include graded one-pager projects, Socratic seminar rubrics, and a STAAR-aligned extended constructive response essay on bullying prevention, ensuring students develop strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
Capstone Project: Students will culminate their learning by creating an infographic on bullying, highlighting key facts such as types of bullying, its effects, and prevention strategies. This capstone promotes research, creativity, and advocacy.
Why You'll Love It:
- Flexible Use: Perfect for SEL lessons, English Language Arts, and humanities classes. This unit can also be used by long-term substitutes for a fully developed curriculum that's ready to go.
- Multimedia and Interdisciplinary: Engage students with a range of media, ensuring both visual and auditory learners are captivated. From analyzing cartoons to films, this unit provides cross-curricular opportunities.
- Builds SEL Skills: Through various activities, students learn empathy, kindness, and strategies to combat bullying. It’s not just an academic unit, but a character-building experience.
- Fully Scaffolds Learning: Differentiated activities, visual aids, and pre-made assessments make this unit accessible to a wide range of student abilities, including ELLs and students with IEPs.
Who It's For:
- Humanities Teachers: Add depth to your curriculum with an SEL-focused unit that fits seamlessly into English, history, or social studies classes.
- SEL Coordinators: This unit emphasizes empathy, communication, and kindness, key components of any social-emotional learning program.
- Long-Term Substitutes: Take the guesswork out of planning with a ready-to-use, high-quality unit that ensures continuity in learning while building essential skills.
Make bullying prevention and social-emotional learning an integral part of your classroom with this well-rounded, 18-day multimedia unit. Equip your students with the tools to recognize, stand up against, and prevent bullying in their school community.
Add to your cart now and inspire positive change in your students' lives!
Out of My Mind Sharon Draper Movie Guide and Activities Grades 5+
By TooBookedUp
Bring the heartwarming and inspiring Disney+ adaptation of Out of My Mind into your classroom with this comprehensive movie guide and activity bundle. Perfect for grades 5-8, this resource engages students in thoughtful discussion, critical analysis, and creative reflection while exploring key themes of inclusion, perseverance, and advocacy.
What’s Included:
Pre-Watching Activities:
- Agree/Disagree/Justify Statements: Students reflect on key themes like inclusion, disability, and perseverance before viewing the movie.
- Author Investigation: Research questions about Sharon M. Draper’s life, career, and motivations for writing Out of My Mind.
During-Watching Questions:
- 3 Open-Ended Discussion Questions: Encourage critical thinking and active viewing, focusing on the film’s characters, themes, and key moments.
Post-Watching Reflection:
Creative Reflection Choices: Students choose from a variety of activities, including:
A personal essay exploring connections to Melody’s story.
A diary entry written from the perspective of a character.
A 6-panel brochure highlighting the movie’s plot, characters, and themes.
Skills Covered:
- Critical Thinking: Through open-ended questions and reflection activities.
- Research Skills: Investigating Sharon M. Draper’s life and work.
- Creative Expression: Writing diary entries, essays, or designing brochures.
- Empathy and Inclusion: Exploring themes that challenge perspectives and foster understanding.
Why Teachers Love It:
Engaging & Flexible: Perfect for a wide range of learners with multiple activity options.
Low Prep: Ready-to-use activities designed for easy implementation.
Standards-Aligned: Meets objectives in reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking.
Perfect For:
- Movie Companion Activities
- SEL Lessons on Inclusion and Perseverance
- Sub Plans or Flexible Learning Days
- Cross-Curricular Connections in ELA and Social Studies
This complete guide offers everything you need to turn Out of My Mind into a powerful teaching moment. Inspire your students to think deeply, reflect creatively, and grow in understanding with this must-have resource. Grab it today!
Additional resources with similar themes: 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar
Equity and Resilience Thematic Bundle: Disabilities Unit & Out of My Mind Movie
By TooBookedUp
Explore themes of equity, disabilities, and resilience with this dynamic resource bundle designed for grades 5-8!
- 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit (Grades 6+): This comprehensive unit includes engaging projects, thought-provoking essays, rigorous assessments, and Socratic seminars to help students explore visible and invisible disabilities, equity in schools, and societal challenges. Perfect for deepening understanding and fostering empathy in your classroom.
- Out of My Mind Movie Guide and Activities (Grades 5+): Dive deeper into Sharon Draper’s Out of My Mind with this movie guide and activity pack! Students will analyze characters, themes, and key scenes while practicing critical thinking and reflection skills.
This bundle is ideal for educators looking to combine standards-aligned instruction with meaningful, real-world themes. Save time and inspire your students with these ready-to-use resources!
7-Unit Humanities & SEL Bundle for Grades 5-8 | Social Justice, Equity, SEL
By TooBookedUp
1. 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ | Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar
Description:
Explore the theme of equity and disabilities in schools and society with this 18-day unit designed for grades 6+. Students will engage with informational texts, videos, and case studies, leading to a STAAR-aligned extended essay and research project. This resource includes Socratic seminars, assessments, and creative projects to promote critical thinking and empathy. Perfect for SEL, humanities, and cross-curricular classrooms.
2. 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Poetry, Assessments
Description:
Dive into the global topic of migration and immigration with this 18-day thematic unit for grades 7+. Through poetry, short stories, and informational texts, students will explore the historical and contemporary experiences of immigrants. Includes project-based assessments, writing tasks, and creative multimedia projects to foster understanding and empathy. A great resource for ELA, social studies, and SEL instruction.
3. 18-Day Multimedia Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit for Grades 5-8 | SEL Humanities
Description:
This 18-day multimedia unit on anti-bullying for grades 5-8 engages students with a range of media—films, political cartoons, short stories, and songs—to understand the impact of bullying in schools and society. Includes two Socratic seminars, a STAAR-aligned extended essay, and a creative capstone project. Ideal for SEL-focused classrooms and humanities teachers.
4. 19-Day Social Identity Unit | Low Prep | Grades 6-8 | Texts, Videos, and Project
Description:
Help students explore their own social identity and the factors that shape it in this 19-day unit for grades 6-8. The unit includes videos, readings, and group projects focused on themes like identity, community, and belonging. A low-prep, high-impact resource that encourages self-reflection and empathy through engaging multimedia activities and a culminating project.
5. 20-Day Social Media Mental Health Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Essay, Assessments
Description:
Explore the intersection of social media and mental health in this 20-day unit for grades 7+. Students will examine the effects of social media on well-being through informational texts, videos, and podcasts. Includes a STAAR-aligned essay, Socratic seminar, and multimedia project, making it an essential resource for teaching critical thinking and digital literacy.
6. 7-Day World Religions Research & Presentation Unit: Interdisciplinary Grades 6-8
Description:
This 7-day research and presentation unit allows students to explore major world religions through research-based learning. Perfect for grades 6-8, students will develop presentations on various religions, fostering understanding and global awareness. Includes guided research templates, presentation rubrics, and cross-curricular connections.
7. Human Rights 5-Day Research and Writing Unit | Middle School Social Essay Project
Description:
Introduce your middle school students to the concept of human rights in this 5-day research and writing unit. Students will engage with informational texts to explore human rights issues globally and locally, culminating in a social justice essay project. This unit is ideal for quick yet impactful lessons that combine research, writing, and advocacy.