Trust, Emotions, and Wise Decisions
Lesson Description
Help students explore trust, emotions, and wise decision-making through meaningful story-based learning inspired by Skipper: Friend or Foe? This ready-to-use mini lesson integrates English Language Arts and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through discussion, reflection, and writing activities designed to strengthen emotional awareness, perspective-taking, and thoughtful decision-making.
Students analyze character choices, identify emotions that influence behavior, and reflect on how trust shapes relationships and outcomes. The lesson includes guided discussion questions, a student reflection worksheet, and an engaging extension activity that encourages deeper processing and personal connection.
Perfect for upper elementary and middle school classrooms, advisory periods, counseling support, small groups, homeschool settings, and faith-based SEL instruction.
Includes:
Teacher overview and lesson flow
Discussion prompts
Student reflection worksheet
Writing and processing activities
Creative extension activity
SEL and ELA integration
Ideal for helping students:
Recognize and process emotions
Reflect before reacting
Build emotional awareness
Strengthen decision-making skills
Develop healthy conversations around trust and relationships
