Cartoon-based curricula for teaching SEL and Citizenship
Each Big Bad Boo cartoon models key social-emotional and citizenship skills, guided by our SEL/Citizenship Framework (aligned with CASEL and the OECD Learning Compass).
Our curriculum resources translate this story-based modeling into classroom learning through discussion prompts, hands-on activities, and reflection. Together, the cartoons and lessons make it fun for students to understand, practice, and apply SEL and Citizenship skills within the classroom community.
Use the buttons below to explore the full Big Bad Boo SEL, Citizenship, and Internal Health Framework, learn how to use the curricula, filter lessons by SEL/Citizenship skill, or get tips for reinforcing these skills in daily practice.
The 1001 Nights Curriculum is a 20-lesson program that builds advanced SEL and citizenship skills for Grades 4–5. Through Shahrzad’s fast-paced, character-rich tales, students explore empathy, integrity, social responsibility, and civic decision-making while engaging with memorable, age-appropriate adventures.
Grade 5
Grade 4
The Judge Jodhi Curriculum is a 20-lesson program that strengthens critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and key SEL skills for Grade 3. Students follow 12-year-old Jodhi Joshi as she resolves neighborhood disputes in her backyard courtroom by analyzing evidence, considering multiple perspectives, and practicing fair, principled decision-making.
Grade 3
The 16 Hudson Curriculum helps children in Grades 1–2 develop executive function, emotional awareness, and community-building skills. Through the everyday adventures of best friends Lili, Sam, Amala, and Luc, students practice managing emotions, resolving conflict, showing empathy, and celebrating what makes each person unique.
Grade 2
Grade 1
The Lili & Lola Curriculum introduces foundational SEL skills for kindergarteners, including self-regulation, empathy, honesty, and responsible decision-making. Following two playful sisters through relatable daily moments, the curriculum models early habits in emotional awareness, cooperation, and problem-solving.
Kindergarten
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PRE & POST TEST
In order to measure your class and school's progress in social emotional learning, pre and post tests should be taken (by students and teachers) at the beginning of the semester and at the end.
The student assessment should take 20-30 minutes per student, and the teachers' assessments should take no more than 10-15 minutes.
Teachers should fill out assessments for each class they teach with answers pertaining to the class for which the assessment is being taken (rather than all their students collectively).
Using the table below, you can assign, unassigned and monitor students' receipt and completion of the pre-test.
Best of luck!
The dot indicator next to the assign button shows the progress of the test submission.
Step 1: Test has been sent
Step 2: test has been received and in progress
Step 3: Test has been completed and submitted back.
If a dot is grey it means the action has not yet been fulfilled.