NO PREP NEEDED SEL Lesson using "Dreamers"

Social Emotional Learning allows us as educators to learn more about our students. It also inspires meaningful conversations and actions to occur inside and outside of the classroom.

In this lesson, you and your students will be read the book Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. This book explores what people who are immigrants bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family, and it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own gifts wherever we roam. This lesson also includes a brief autobiographical essay about the author’s own experiences.

ACTIVITY INCLUDED After reading the story and essay from the author, student will write their own "story" about their dreams and hopes for their futures. Students have the choice to share their story in whatever format you'd like.