Preschool Self-Care SEL Lesson | Self-Awareness

Help preschoolers discover what self-care means and notice what they need when feelings get big. This printable SEL lesson gives you a gentle way to start conversations about taking care of their bodies, minds, and emotions.

Use the lesson and posters during circle time, then invite children to try self-care ideas throughout the month. Cards for feeling angry or sad offer concrete options to discuss, while the recording calendar gives children a place to track their choices. The teacher tips and parent letter help carry the conversation beyond one lesson!

What's Included

• Teaching support: Teacher tips and a preschool picture book list about kindness, plus a “What is Self-Care?” lesson.
• Self-care posters: A self-care poster; three-types-of-self-care poster; and separate physical, mental, and emotional self-care activities posters.
• Home connection: A letter to parents and guardians.
• Self-care month calendars: A calendar of ideas and a recording calendar.
• Feelings cards: 6 “Self-Care when I'm feeling Angry” cards and 6 “Self-Care when I'm feeling Sad” cards.

Learning Benefits

• Self-awareness: Children begin to recognize their feelings and what they may need.
• Emotional regulation: Self-care ideas and feelings cards give children options to explore when they feel angry or sad.
• Healthy habits: The calendars encourage children to practice and record self-care choices over time.
• Emotional vocabulary: Discussions and visuals help children talk about physical, mental, and emotional self-care.

Important Digital Details

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• Print and Prep: For best results, print posters & cards on cardstock and laminate for rugged, daily classroom use. Print instructions, letter & calendar on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
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