YEARLY SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) LESSON PLANS FOR STUDENTS

WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENTS (DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING - DHH) FROM

PRE-K TO CLASS 5

**Pre-K to Kindergarten:**

1. **Emotional Identification:** Teach basic emotions like happy, sad, and mad using visuals
and sign language. Activity: Use picture cards with facial
expressions to match emotions.

2. **Empathy:** Develop empathy by discussing feelings and demonstrating

how to respond to others' emotions. Activity: Storytelling
with simple narratives about how characters feel and why.

3. **Communication Skills:** Focus on non-verbal communication through gestures,

facial expressions, and basic sign language. Activity: Teach
basic sign language for common emotions and phrases.

4. **Friendship Building:** Promote social interactions and teach turn-taking and

sharing. Activity: Play cooperative games that emphasize
sharing and taking turns.

**Grade 1-2:**

1. **Emotion Vocabulary:** Expand emotional vocabulary to include more complex

feelings. Activity: Create emotion flashcards with words and
illustrations for discussion.

2. **Conflict Resolution:** Teach problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies

using visual aids and role-play. Activity: Role-play scenarios
involving conflicts and guide students to find solutions.

3. **Building Relationships:** Explore building and maintaining friendships and dealing

with peer pressure. Activity: Group activities like art
projects or team-building games.

4. **Effective Communication:** Work on verbal communication skills, including active

listening. Activity: Practice active listening through partner
exercises.

**Grade 3-5:**

1. **Self-Expression:** Encourage self-expression through writing, art, or

discussions about personal experiences.
 Activity: Encourage students to create art or write in
journals about their feelings and experiences.

2. **Resilience:** Teach coping mechanisms for handling challenges and

stress. Activity: Discuss real-life challenges and brainstorm
coping strategies together.

3. **Bullying Awareness:** Discuss bullying, its forms, and how to prevent and report
it. Activity: Use scenarios and role-playing to address
bullying situations and responses.

4. **Digital Citizenship:** Introduce responsible online behavior, including social

media etiquette. Activity: Analyze online scenarios and
discuss appropriate online behavior.

5. **Community and Diversity:** Promote acceptance and understanding of diverse

backgrounds and cultures. Activity: Explore various cultures
through food, music, and stories to promote
understanding.

Throughout all grades:

1. **Inclusivity:** Ensure materials are accessible and adapted for DHH students.
2. **Role Models:** Share stories of successful DHH individuals to inspire students.
3. **Collaboration:** Involve teachers, parents, and support staff in SEL activities.
4. **Assessment:** Continuously assess students' emotional development and adjust lessons
accordingly.

Remember for activities:

1. **Inclusivity:**
- Activity: Ensure all activities are accessible to DHH students, with visual aids and sign language
support.
2. **Role Models:**
- Activity: Invite DHH individuals to share their experiences and achievements with the students.
3. **Collaboration:**
- Activity: Group discussions or projects that encourage cooperation and teamwork.
4. **Assessment:**
- Activity: Use simple emotion recognition quizzes or self-assessment journals to track emotional
growth.
 YEARLY SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) LESSON PLAN FOR DEAF OR
HARD OF HEARING (DHH) CLASS 6 TO 10.

**Month 1-2: Self-Awareness**

- Week 1-2: Introduction to emotions and feelings
- Week 3-4: Self-assessment and recognizing emotions
- Activities: Journaling, group discussions, emotion flashcards

**Month 3-4: Self-Management**

- Week 1-2: Emotional regulation and coping strategies
- Week 3-4: Goal setting and time management
- Activities: Breathing exercises, mindfulness, setting achievable goals

**Month 5-6: Social Awareness**

- Week 1-2: Empathy and perspective-taking
- Week 3-4: Understanding diversity and inclusion
- Activities: Role-playing, empathy-building exercises, diversity discussions

**Month 7-8: Relationship Skills**

- Week 1-2: Effective communication and active listening
- Week 3-4: Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Activities: Communication games, conflict scenarios, peer mediation

**Month 9-10: Responsible Decision-Making**

- Week 1-2: Identifying consequences and ethical decision-making
- Week 3-4: Risk assessment and responsible choices
- Activities: Decision-making scenarios, ethical dilemma discussions

**Month 11-12: Review and Integration**

- Week 1-2: Reflect on the year's lessons and progress
- Week 3-4: Group projects or presentations applying SEL skills
- Activities: Group projects, presentations, self-assessment

**Ongoing throughout the Year:**

- Regular check-ins and individualized support for DHH students
- Collaborative activities that promote teamwork and cooperation
- Integration of SEL concepts into the curriculum and daily routines
 SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
(DHH) STUDENTS IN CLASS 6 TO 10

**GRADE 6: BUILDING FOUNDATIONS**

- **Quarter 1: Self-Awareness**
- Activity: Self-introduction in sign language
- Activity: Emotion charades

- **Quarter 2: Self-Management**
- Activity: Goal setting and tracking progress
- Activity: Mindfulness exercises in sign language

- **Quarter 3: Social Awareness**

- Activity: Role-playing scenarios to understand others' perspectives
- Activity: Group discussions on empathy

**GRADE 7: EMOTIONAL REGULATION**

- **Quarter 1: Self-Awareness Continued**
- Activity: Journaling emotions and reflections
- Activity: Identifying personal strengths and areas for growth

- **Quarter 2: Self-Management Continued**

- Activity: Stress management techniques
- Activity: Conflict resolution skills

- **Quarter 3: Relationship Skills**

- Activity: Team-building activities
- Activity: Effective communication exercises in sign language

**GRADE 8: SOCIAL AWARENESS AND RELATIONSHIP SKILLS**

- **Quarter 1: Relationship Skills Continued**
- Activity: Role-play healthy friendships
- Activity: Building trust within peer groups

- **Quarter 2: Responsible Decision-Making**

- Activity: Ethical decision-making scenarios
- Activity: Analyzing consequences of actions

- **Quarter 3: Social Awareness Continued**

- Activity: Discussing diversity and inclusion
- Activity: Community service projects

**GRADE 9: ADVANCED SEL SKILLS**

- **Quarter 1: Self-Awareness and Self-Management Mastery**
- Activity: Personal development plans
- Activity: Emotional resilience training

- **Quarter 2: Relationship Skills Mastery**

- Activity: Conflict mediation and peer counseling
- Activity: Building healthy romantic relationships
- **Quarter 3: Responsible Decision-Making Mastery**
- Activity: Ethical dilemmas in real-life contexts
- Activity: Mock job interviews to develop decision-making skills

**GRADE 10: PREPARING FOR TRANSITION**

- **Quarter 1: College and Career Readiness**
- Activity: Exploring career interests
- Activity: Setting long-term goals

- **Quarter 2: Post-High School Life Skills**

- Activity: Financial literacy and budgeting
- Activity: Time management and organization

- **Quarter 3: Graduation and Beyond**

- Activity: Reflecting on personal growth and achievements
- Activity: Peer mentoring for younger DHH students

Each lesson incorporates visual aids, sign language, and opportunities for students to express
themselves. Also, regularly will assess their progress and adapt the plan as needed to meet their
specific needs. Collaboration with sign language interpreters/teachers and other professionals as
necessary to provide comprehensive SEL support for DHH students.