by Rockin Resources
1st Grade
FREE SAMPLE of our 1st Grade Social Emotional Learning Journal.
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Are you looking for a meaningful, no-prep SEL journal to support your students’ emotional well-being all year long? This Social Emotional Learning (SEL) journal for 1st grade is designed to build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive classroom behavior—in just minutes a day! With 5 days of SEL journal prompts for 35 weeks, this resource gives you a full year of structured daily SEL activities that fit seamlessly into your classroom routine.
This SEL journal is based on the CASEL Framework method with proven mental health strategies. Each of the 5 competencies is scaffolded and repeated 7 times in a powerful system to build confidence and empathy.
What’s Included:
- 175 Days of SEL journal activities
- 2 cover page options for student journals
- Printable, Google, and PowerPoint options, low-prep format
- Word wall + vocabulary study cards
- Teacher directions, discussion ideas, information on how the system works, and support with sample sentences and synonyms
SEL Competencies Covered (CASEL-Aligned):
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Management
- Social Awareness
- Relationship Skills
- Responsible Decision-Making
6-Part SEL Routine:
- Daily Check-In
Quick emotional check to help teachers monitor student well-being. - Mindful Minute
Short, practical strategies for calming, focus, and emotional regulation. - Scaffolded SEL Vocabulary
One word per week with student-friendly activities (definition, sentence, synonym, reflection). Builds strong emotional vocabulary and communication skills. - “Today I Can” Statements
Realistic, student-friendly goals aligned to SEL skills and daily behavior. - What Could I Do?
Scenario-based questions to build problem-solving and decision-making skills. - Reflection (Visual + Written)
Students respond through practical and thought-provoking drawing and writing to deepen understanding.
How Teachers Use:
- Morning meeting SEL routine
- SEL bell ringers or warm-ups
- End-of-day reflection
- Calm down/reset time
- Independent work or writing block
This daily SEL journal helps create a consistent routine while supporting classroom community building and positive behavior.
❤️ Why Teachers Love It:
- No prep, print and go
- Builds strong social-emotional learning habits
- Helps students manage big emotions and reduce behavior issues
- Encourages a growth mindset and self-reflection
Skills Students Will Build:
- Emotional regulation and coping strategies
- Confidence and self-awareness
- Kindness and empathy
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Stronger peer relationships
Perfect For:
- SEL curriculum integration
- Behavior management support
- Mindfulness and emotional check-ins
- Back-to-school routines or yearlong SEL practice
THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY STORE!
Keep rockin' it!
Pam
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