Help your students develop courage—the confidence to face challenges, stand up for what’s right, and overcome fears—with this engaging Character Education & SEL unit. Designed to align with CASEL’s SEL framework, this resource reinforces self-awareness by teaching students how to recognize their fears, take positive risks, and develop confidence in their abilities. Students will learn the importance of standing up for themselves and others, making ethical decisions, and embracing challenges with a growth mindset.

Included in this download:

✅ Engaging, Ready-to-Use Lessons – Print & digital activities designed to help students internalize and apply courage in real-life scenarios.

✅ Classroom Poster – A visual reminder of courage and its importance.

✅ Introduction & Practice Pages – Define and explore the meaning of courage with thought-provoking exercises.

✅ Whole-Group, Partner, & Independent Activities – Versatile learning options to engage students in discussions and role-playing.

✅ Mentor Text with Comprehension Questions – Reinforce courage through literature and meaningful reflection.

✅ Choice Board for Extension Activities – Encourage deeper thinking with differentiated learning opportunities.

✅ Printable & Digital (Google Slides) Format – Flexibility to fit your classroom needs.

✅ Answer Keys – For easy grading and implementation.

How This Unit Supports SEL & Character Development:

• Self-Awareness – Helps students recognize their fears, values, and strengths.
• Confidence & Growth Mindset – Encourages students to take positive risks and believe in their abilities.
• Ethical Decision-Making – Teaches students how to stand up for what is right, even in difficult situations.

Perfect for:

• SEL & Character Education Programs
• Morning Meetings & Class Discussions
• Small-Group or Whole-Group Lessons
• Independent Work & Early Finishers
• Counseling & Intervention Groups
• Sub Plans & Emergency Lessons

By incorporating this Courage unit into your curriculum, you’ll help students develop the confidence to face challenges, the strength to stand up for themselves and others, and the resilience to overcome obstacles.

Teachers like you said…

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this resource! This was helpful as a school social worker for whole-class lessons. It kept the students engaged! Thank you! –Tamareia A.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was an excellent addition to my Language Arts unit on Courage this year. I will definitely be using parts of it again in the fall when I do my courage unit with a new class. –Lindsey L.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to understand and engaging age-appropriate activities. My students loved this lesson! Great resource! Thank you! –Karen C.

In this one convenient resource, you can…

• Have ready-to-go character education activities for COURAGE that align with SEL competencies.
• Use these pre-made print and digital activities as sub plans when you need to take a day (or week) off!
• Easily differentiate instruction with the choice board included.
• Print and go or assign digitally—includes everything you need to teach COURAGE anytime during the year!