What I Can Control – SEL Lesson & Activity
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What I Can Control – SEL Lesson & Activity
Empowering kids to focus on what they can do.
This interactive SEL lesson helps children explore the difference between what they can and cannot control. Using relatable, kid-friendly examples and engaging visuals, students sort illustrated cards into two categories—things they can influence (like their actions, words, and effort) and things they can’t (like the weather or others’ choices).
Designed to build emotional resilience and reduce anxiety, this hands-on activity encourages reflection, discussion, and self-awareness. It’s ideal for classroom lessons, counseling sessions, or home conversations.
Includes:
- Printable sorting cards (16 illustrated squares)
- Sorting mat: “Things I Can Control” / “Things I Can’t Control”
- Discussion questions
- Counselor/educator directions
- SEL-aligned lesson plan with objectives and standards