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SEL Curriculum

Real SEL for Real Classrooms

Forged Ed’s SEL curriculum is created with educators and students to build. Are you looking for SEL that is…

CO-DESIGNED WITH STUDENTS

Lessons are reviewed or created with middle and high school students from around the country to keep content fresh, relevant, and actually engaging.

IDENTITY-AFFIRMING

Our lessons help students explore who they are, challenge stereotypes, and take pride in their stories.

AGE-APPROPRIATE

Tailored to the unique social and emotional needs of middle school students.

ENGAGING & FUN

Interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and pop culture hooks make SEL feel real.

CULTURALLY RELEVANT & INCLUSIVE

Reflecting the experiences of diverse learners, our curriculum creates spaces where all students are seen and heard.

Join Our Teacher Advisory Fellowship

Attention educators! Are you an individual teacher interested in shaping the future of education? Join our Forged Ed Teacher Advisory Fellowship and be part of our mission to make a difference.

Click the link below to learn more!

FOR SCHOOLS
DO YOU HAVE...

30- MINUTE ADVISORY BLOCK:

Do you have a guaranteed 30-minute slot available for advisory sessions?

SCHOOL-WIDE COMMITMENT:

Are you committed to implementing the curriculum across the entire school or at least for a specific grade level?

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Will your teachers participate in professional development sessions to effectively deliver the curriculum?

FEEDBACK CONTRIBUTION:

Are you open to providing continuous feedback and insights throughout the pilot?

DEDICATED IMPLEMENTATION TEAM:

Do you have a dedicated team or a designated point of contact for managing

SEL PRIORITY:

Is your school committed to prioritizing social-emotional learning and aligning with our vision?

Take a Sneak Peek at Some Lessons!

Each unit is customized with your school, city, or region in mind. Are you interested in seeing what our units could look like for your school? Explore some of our lessons below.

Getting Unstuck
Upper Grades

Empower students to thrive academically and grow their brains by thinking “why!” Students will learn the power of seeking support and turning challenges into opportunities for growth.

We Love Our Skin
Lower Grades

Students explore identity and beauty through a picture book to learn how to celebrate cultural diversity and the uniqueness of their communities.

Am I Being a Good Friend?
Lower Grades

Empathy and friendship are the main idea in this unit using various activities to practice being a good friend, the power of words, and how to ensure actions speak as loud as their words.