The Newsela SEL Pacing Guide helps teachers intentionally integrate social-emotional learning into classroom instruction without adding more to their plates. This guide outlines how to sequence SEL-focused content across the school year while maintaining academic rigor and instructional coherence.

Designed for classroom teachers, it provides practical guidance for aligning SEL skills with grade-level content, classroom routines, and instructional goals using Newsela’s flexible resources.

Key Benefits

With this guide, educators can:

• Plan intentional SEL integration across units and instructional cycles.
• Align academic content and SEL competencies without sacrificing instructional time.
• Support student reflection, empathy, and self-awareness through relevant texts.
• Maintain consistent SEL routines that grow over time.

Who Should Use This Guide

This resource is designed for:

• Classroom teachers.
• SEL coordinators supporting teacher implementation.
• Instructional teams integrating SEL into core instruction.