Real Talk, Real Feelings: 33 Stories for Social Emotional Learning

Real Talk, Real Feelings: 33 Stories for SEL is a powerful collection of short, relatable stories designed to spark meaningful conversations and emotional growth in middle and high school students.

This digital download includes a printable workbook featuring 33 original stories, each focused on a different social-emotional learning (SEL) theme—from loneliness and anger to hope, identity, and resilience.

Each story is accompanied by 6 reflection and discussion questions, making it easy to lead thoughtful conversations or assign independent responses. Whether used in small groups, whole-class settings, or one-on-one sessions, these stories help students connect with real emotions in a safe, structured way.

✅ Printable or digital
✅ Google Classroom compatible
✅ Great for advisory, counseling groups, SEL lessons, or morning meetings
✅ Builds emotional vocabulary, empathy, and self-awareness

What’s Included:

• 33 SEL stories (1 page each)

• 6 questions per story for reflection, discussion, or journaling

• Printable PDF workbook format

• Google Slides version for digital use