Welcome to Mr. Mango's SEL Classroom!

Hello Educators!

Mr. Mango here!

I'm excited to share my SEL Learning Journey for

Kindergarten through Grade 5 with all of you.

I've compiled research-based SEL resources, CASEL 5 Competency connections, and practical classroom strategies to help you support the whole child, and make Social-Emotional Learning a meaningful part of every school day.

TEACHING REFERENCE

Mr. Mango's CASEL 5 Competency Key Chart

These examples are designed to help you navigate how the CASEL 5 connects to your classroom for Kindergarten – Grade 5, along with Music Education, Visual Art Education, and Physical Education.

SA

Self-Awareness

Mr. Mango recognizes his own emotions, thoughts, values, strengths, and limitations

SM

Self-Management

Mr. Mango regulates his emotions, stays focused during reading, writing, and math, and uses movement, music, and art to manage stress and energy.

mr mango reading a book while his friends dolly and carl watch

SoA

Social Awareness

Mr. Mango understands others' perspectives, emotions, and experiences by reading literature and acting out stories.

mr mango sitting at a table with his heart

RS

Relationship Skills

Mr. Mango communicates and cooperates during collaborative activities such as general academics, music, visual, art, dancing, reading discussions, and group problem-solving. He helps build teamwork with supportive gestures.

RDM

Responsible Decision Making

Mr. Mango acts thoughtfully during academic tasks, choosing wisely while solving math problems, managing materials, contributing to group work, and expressing ideas respectfully in writing and the arts.

EVIDENCE-BASED TOOLS

Mr. Mango Brings Engaging SEL Resources to Your Classroom!

Mr. Mango shares these SEL examples to help you bring the CASEL 5 into your Kindergarten–Grade 5 classroom and build meaningful connections across Music, Visual Arts, and Physical Education.

CASEL — Core Authority on SEL

The leading authority on SEL. Provides the CASEL 5 framework, research, implementation guidance, and educator resources for integrating SEL across all subjects.

casel.org

CASEL Program Guide

A consumer-style guide that helps educators compare evidence-based SEL programs for elementary and other grade levels.

pg.casel.org

Emotional ABCs (K–3)

An evidence-based SEL curriculum for younger elementary students that builds foundational emotional skills through structured lessons.

emotionalabcs.com/teachers

Proud to Be Primary

Teacher-friendly SEL ideas, lesson suggestions, book recommendations, and classroom strategies for elementary educators.

proudtobeprimary.com

Whole Child Counseling — Free SEL Curricula

A large collection of free SEL curricula, lessons, and tools that can be adapted for elementary classrooms.

wholechildcounseling.com

CASEL Teacher Practices

Practical examples and strategies teachers can use to support SEL throughout the school day, including elementary classroom applications.

casel.org/state-resource-center/teacher-practices

Centervention — SEL Activities

Ready-to-use SEL lessons, worksheets, and videos for elementary students. Focuses on empathy, self-regulation, and cooperation.

centervention.com/sel

Teacher Mommy Life — Free SEL Library

Free printables and activities for calm corners, morning meetings, emotional reflection, and classroom routines in elementary settings.

teachermommylife.com

TeachThought — SEL in the Classroom

Curated lists of SEL tools, activities, discussion prompts, and digital resources appropriate for elementary classrooms.

teachthought.com

National Center on Safe Supportive Learning

Research-based SEL resources curated for educators, with many applicable to elementary grades.

safesupportivelearning.ed.gov

TEACHING MATERIALS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM

Mr. Mango's Research-based

CASEL 5 SEL Framework

Kindergarten - Grade 5

I will share examples aligned with the CASEL 5 Framework to help you connect Kindergarten–Grade 5 classrooms. Let's build meaningful connections using Music, Visual Arts, and Physical Education. I have also provided a helpful, color-coded SEL abbreviation guide to simplify lesson planning.

Mr. Mango's Research-Based SEL Resources for Your Classroom:
Supporting the Whole Child — Shared by Mr. Mango.

I am sharing this Kindergarten–Grade 5 chart highlighting key SEL focus areas and expected outcomes aligned with the CASEL-5 competencies. Each row includes practical examples of classroom integration and clearly color-coded competencies to support your initial lesson planning.

Discover Research-Based CASEL 5 Connections

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Music, Visual Arts, and Physical Education— Shared by Mr. Mango

Mr. Mango’s Research-Based, Engaging SEL Resources for Your Classroom: Supporting the Whole Child while integrating
the fine arts and physical education!

Welcome, Educators!

Discover how Social-Emotional Learning can come to life through music, visual arts, and physical education. This Kindergarten through Grade 5 resource offers research-based SEL connections, CASEL 5 Competency alignments,

and subject-specific classroom ideas that

foster student growth, creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning.