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Bilingual K–5 SEL Curriculum Aligned to CASEL
Built for real classrooms. Easy to use. Ready to teach.
40 weeks of bilingual SEL resources—animated conflict-resolution scenarios, projector activities, and printable worksheets—for K–5 teachers, counselors, and social workers.
Beyond Academics
Why Social-Emotional Learning?
Your students face real challenges every day: conflicts with peers, anxiety about schoolwork, big emotions they don't understand. They need more than rules—they need skills they can actually use.
Be the Buffalo helps students:
Regulate emotions under pressure
(test anxiety, peer conflicts)
Build empathy & kindness
(inclusive classroom culture)
Resolve conflicts constructively
(collaboration, problem-solving)
Make responsible decisions
(self-management, goal-setting)
Through Benny's adventures, students discover:
How to identify and name their feelings
Strategies that calm their minds and bodies
That everyone struggles—and that's okay
Skills for building strong relationships
"Be the Buffalo" — Just like buffalo face storms head-on together, your students learn to face life's challenges with courage, supporting each other along the way.
CASEL-Aligned Curriculum
Built on the 5 core SEL competencies
Sample Lessons
Lessons Students Actually Engage With
Flip through to see how Benny's adventures bring SEL concepts to life in your classroom.Swipe through sample lessons designed for real classroom situations.
Lesson 1
When Feelings Overflow
Classroom Scenario
A student gets frustrated when they can't solve a math problem and wants to give up
CASEL Competency
Self-Awareness & Self-Management
Activity
Projector activity: "Feelings Thermometer" - students identify where they are on the emotional scale
Discussion: What does your body feel like when frustration builds up?
Takeaway: Taking a breath pause gives your brain time to think
40 weeks of lessons like these
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SEL Curriculum for K-5 Educators
CASEL-aligned social emotional learning activities designed for classrooms—interactive stories, games, and guided lessons!
30+ Projector Activities
Whole-ClassFull-screen activities for whole-class instruction. Lead emotion check-ins, breathing exercises, conflict resolution scenarios, and interactive games.
40-Week Lesson Planner
CASEL-AlignedComplete year of curriculum with weekly themes, discussion prompts, and coordinated activities. Drag-and-drop to customize your schedule.
Buffalo Songs & Karaoke
Kids Love It!Original SEL songs with lyrics on screen. Perfect for morning meetings, brain breaks, and teaching concepts through music.
Printable Worksheets
Ready-to-PrintHundreds of bilingual SEL resources: worksheets, coloring pages, posters, and take-home activities. Extend social emotional learning beyond the screen.
Class Avatars
No Accounts NeededCreate fun buffalo avatars for participation. No student accounts or personal data required—just names and characters.
Fully Bilingual
EN/ES ToggleSwitch between English and Spanish with one click. All activities, songs, and worksheets are fully translated.
See It In Action
Interactive SEL Activities for K-5 Classrooms
See the powerful tools and activities that make BeTheBuffalo perfect for your teaching style!
40-Week Lesson Planner
Complete year of CASEL-aligned curriculum. Drag-and-drop weekly themes, discussion prompts, and coordinated activities. Customize your schedule to fit your classroom needs.
CASEL-Aligned • Customizable
Projector Mode Activities
30+ full-screen activities designed for classroom projectors and smartboards. Lead whole-class breathing exercises, emotion check-ins, story discussions, and interactive games.
Whole-Class • Full-Screen
Buffalo Songs & Karaoke
Original SEL songs with lyrics on screen. Perfect for morning meetings, brain breaks, and transitions. Kids love singing along while learning social-emotional concepts through music!
Kids Love It! • Movement Break
Printable Worksheets & Resources
Hundreds of ready-to-print worksheets, coloring pages, posters, and take-home activities. Extend SEL learning beyond the screen with reflection journals and family connection activities.
Ready-to-Print • Take-Home
Interactive Stories
Fully interactive stories mapped to CASEL competencies in both Spanish and English. Each story includes discussion question prompts to facilitate meaningful class conversations about social-emotional learning.
CASEL-Aligned • Bilingual • Discussion Prompts
Evidence-Based & Standards-Aligned
CASEL-Aligned Bilingual SEL Curriculum
Every BeTheBuffalo activity maps directly to CASEL's five core competencies—the gold standard for social emotional learning in elementary education
Core Competency
Self-Awareness
Garden of Feelings teaches students to identify and name 6 core emotions. Emotion Recognition activities build self-reflection skills.
Core Competency
Self-Management
Buffalo Breathing and calming strategies help students regulate emotions. Practice managing stress and setting goals.
Core Competency
Social Awareness
Perspective-taking stories teach empathy. Students learn to understand diverse viewpoints and show compassion.
Core Competency
Relationship Skills
Buffalo Friends scenarios build communication and teamwork. Students practice cooperation and maintaining healthy friendships.
Core Competency
Responsible Decision-Making
Two Rivers Method guides conflict resolution. Students evaluate choices, consider consequences, and make ethical decisions.
Want detailed alignment mapping for administrators?
Download CASEL Alignment PDFUnderstanding SEL Standards
What is CASEL and Why It Matters
The gold standard for social emotional learning in K-12 education
What is CASEL?
CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) is the leading organization advancing evidence-based social emotional learning in education. Founded in 1994, CASEL has established the framework that schools across the country use to implement effective SEL programs.
When a curriculum is "CASEL-aligned," it means the content has been designed to address all five core competencies that research shows are essential for student success—both in school and in life.
Why CASEL Alignment Matters
- Evidence-Based: CASEL standards are backed by decades of research showing SEL improves academic outcomes
- Comprehensive Coverage: Ensures students develop all five essential competencies, not just one or two
- District Approved: Many school districts require CASEL alignment for SEL curriculum adoption
- Measurable Outcomes: Provides clear benchmarks for tracking student social-emotional growth
The 5 CASEL Core Competencies
Every BeTheBuffalo activity is designed to develop one or more of these research-backed social emotional learning competencies:
Self-Awareness
Recognizing emotions and values
Self-Management
Regulating emotions and behaviors
Social Awareness
Understanding others' perspectives
Relationship Skills
Building healthy connections
Responsible Decisions
Making ethical choices
Research shows that students in CASEL-aligned SEL programs demonstrate:
Higher Academic Achievement
Improved Social Skills
Reduced Behavioral Issues
Source: CASEL meta-analysis of 213 school-based SEL programs
Bilingual SEL Resources
Why Bilingual SEL Matters
Social emotional learning is most effective when students can learn in their home language
The Challenge for Dual-Language Learners
Over 5 million students in U.S. schools are English Language Learners (ELLs), with Spanish being the most common home language. Yet most SEL curricula are English-only, creating barriers for students who need social emotional support the most.
When students can't fully understand SEL lessons, they miss critical opportunities to develop emotional vocabulary, express their feelings, and connect with the material on a personal level.
The BeTheBuffalo Approach
Every BeTheBuffalo activity, story, song, and worksheet is available in both English and Spanish—not just translated, but culturally adapted to resonate with diverse learners.
- One-click language toggle for instant switching
- Culturally responsive scenarios and characters
- Parent resources available in both languages
Benefits of Bilingual Social Emotional Learning
Deeper Emotional Connection
Students process emotions more authentically in their home language, leading to stronger SEL skill development.
Family Engagement
Spanish-speaking parents can participate in their child's SEL journey, reinforcing lessons at home.
Inclusive Classroom Culture
Validates students' linguistic identities and creates a welcoming environment for all learners.
Did you know? Research shows bilingual children demonstrate stronger executive function, self-regulation, and empathy—core SEL competencies—especially when both languages are actively supported in learning environments.
Why Choose BeTheBuffalo?
A complete social emotional learning curriculum designed to help K-5 educators teach SEL effectively
vs. Traditional Scripted SEL Programs
Story-Driven Adventures, Not Scripted Lessons
While traditional programs rely on scripted lessons and workbook pages, BeTheBuffalo uses interactive stories projected for the whole class where students discuss real choices, solve authentic problems, and see consequences unfold together.
- Whole-class discussions around engaging storylines
- Characters students love and remember (buffalo friends!)
- Ready-to-teach lessons that spark real conversations
30+
Projector Activities
Designed for whole-class instruction
vs. Behavior Tracking and Point Systems
Teaches Skills, Not Just Points
Unlike behavior point systems that reward/punish without teaching, BeTheBuffalo helps students learn social-emotional skills. Our activities don't just track emotions—they teach students how to identify, understand, and manage them.
- Structured instruction with practice and discussion
- Helps students understand WHY behaviors matter
- Focuses on skill-building, not just behavior management
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Core Emotions
Taught through guided activities
vs. Standalone or One-Off SEL Activities
Complete Curriculum, Not One-Off Lessons
One-off SEL lessons lack continuity and structure. BeTheBuffalo provides a complete 40-week curriculum covering all 5 CASEL competencies with lesson plans, projector activities, and printables that build on each other week after week.
- 40-week scope and sequence designed for the full school year
- Lessons build progressively—each week connects to the next
- Covers all 5 CASEL competencies with balanced instruction
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CASEL Competencies
Full curriculum coverage
Why Teachers Choose Our SEL Program
30+
Story-Based Lessons
30+
Interactive Activities
100%
CASEL Aligned
100%
Bilingual
Simple Pricing
One plan, everything included. CASEL-aligned SEL for your K-5 students.
Full Access
Complete Curriculum
Everything you need
per year
- 40-week CASEL curriculum with lesson planner
- 30+ projector activities for whole-class use
- Buffalo Songs with karaoke mode
- Printable worksheets & take-home activities
- Class avatars — no student accounts needed
- 100% Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Launching Spring 2026
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Perfect for K-5 teachers, school counselors, and social workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about BeTheBuffalo!
Building Resilient Students, One Lesson at a Time
Your students face real challenges every day—conflicts with peers, anxiety about tests, big emotions they don't understand. Be the Buffalo gives them the skills to navigate these moments with confidence.
Through Benny's adventures, students discover that facing life's challenges isn't about being perfect—it's about having the tools to handle whatever comes their way.
Give your students the SEL skills they'll use for a lifetime.
Join Launch List — 50% Off"When students know how to manage emotions and build relationships, everything else in the classroom becomes possible."
— CASEL Research