Fall SEL Activities for Elementary Students

Build important Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) skills this fall with activities that promote reflection, encourage thankfulness, and help students practice gratitude.

Fall is the perfect time to encourage students to think about what makes them thankful. This collection of activities promotes reflection, encourages students to think about their feelings, and supports their social-emotional development. Students can create a thankfulness tree, set goals with apple garlands, express themselves with pumpkins, and more!

These fall-themed SEL activities for elementary students support social-emotional learning through writing, drawing, and crafts. Download the printable for instructions, templates, and worksheets for each activity!

Last edited: November 1, 2023