Curriculum

Elementary School

Wayfinder Elementary School SEL Curriculum

Support K-5 students + build confidence with our Elementary School social and emotional learning solutions

K-5 Curriculum Builds Empathy & Compassion

Wayfinder SEL is designed for elementary school students to build a strong foundation to develop self-awareness, high self-esteem, emotional regulation, and healthy relationship skills.

Wayfinder K-5 Students:

Are better able to successfully manage challenging emotions

Build and practice strong active listening skills

Are better able to empathize with their peers

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See Our Elementary SEL Curriculum in Action

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K-5 Skills By Grade Level

Wayfinder enhances classroom learning by creating confident students. In each grade level, we focus on a range of skills to equip students with the tools they need to thrive in and out of the classroom.

Kindergarten

Understanding emotions
Body awareness
Care for self, others, world

First Grade

Social awareness
Empathy
Listening

Second Grade

Adaptability
Friendship
Feelings

Third Grade

Generosity
Managing Emotions
Collaboration
Listening

Fourth Grade

Confidence
Ownership
Values
Belonging

Fifth Grade

Leadership
Boundaries
Well-being
Purpose

Dive Into a Sample Lesson

Get a taste of our powerful + effective SEL curriculum. Download a free lesson, and use it in your classroom today.

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Two Easy-to-Use Solutions for Elementary School SEL

Whether you have 5 minutes a week or a dedicated advisory class, our effective SEL solutions will support your students' mental and emotional well-being.

Wayfinder Essentials

A lightweight solution for schools with 5-10 minutes each week for SEL

500+ adaptable plug-and-play activities to support social-emotional growth

Completely digital experience to support all types of access

Expert training and wraparound support for smooth implementation

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Wayfinder Core

A comprehensive solution for schools with 20 minutes each week for SEL

6 unique years of sequenced curriculum for elementary school

5-minute prep times for simplified implementation

Expert training and wraparound support for smooth implementation

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“With Wayfinder’s wonderful elementary curriculum, your students will learn more, grow more, and thrive.”

Terri Feinberg, M.A.

20-Year Public Elementary School Teacher

You’re Covered with Our Comprehensive Training

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New to SEL or looking to enhance your SEL program to better meet the needs of your students and staff? We’ve got you covered.
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Our expert team is here to connect you with world-class training, and make implementation a breeze.

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