From Play to Habits: Innovative SEL Curriculum for Grades 1–5
Coming Soon: The Play Cure: SEL Curriculum for Grades 1–5
Bridging the Critical Gap in Social-Emotional Learning
Most elementary SEL programs use stories and class discussions, but kids often struggle to carry those lessons into real moments of stress. The Play Cure solves this problem by combining songs, games, movement, superheroes, and imaginative play with "ritual science"—helping children practice SEL skills until they become fun, automatic responses they can use every day.
Why Play Works for SEL
Children don’t change from being told what to do. They change when they get to play their way into new skills. Each Play Cure lesson features:
Superhero adventures where kids discover their own “emotional superpowers”
Songs, poems, and chants that make skills stick
Movement and games that let kids practice with their whole bodies
Stories and activities that bring emotions and coping tools to life
Complete CASEL Coverage Through Six Research-Backed Rituals
The curriculum builds six foundational rituals that align with CASEL’s five core competencies—adapted for how younger students learn best:
Ritual Circuit (Foundation) – How small actions become habits
Savoring – Sharing joyful moments and noticing the good
Breathing – Calming “big feelings” with breath
Connection – Growing friendships through smiles, teamwork, and kindness
Self-Talk – Turning inner critics into encouraging coaches
Perspective – Learning gratitude and choosing how to see challenges
Future Self – Imagining and practicing “the hero I want to be”
Ready to Implement
No special training required
Teacher guides and student activity sheets included
Flexible lessons that fit into morning meeting, circle time, or ELA blocks
Pilot version available for 4–5 weeks
The Result: Students who don’t just hear about social-emotional skills—
they sing them, play them, and live them.
