SSE Lessons are focused around a main human value and/or a related value or sub-value. The lesson plan includes Prayer, Silent Sitting, Devotional Singing, Introduction of the Spiritual Principle/Value, Sai Baba’s Words on the Value, Story and Discussion relating to the Value, Individual and Group Activities, and Life Application Activities. An important extension of the lesson is the Life Application Activity, where students practice the value throughout the week.

Berniece Mead speaks about the importance of spiritual education and its relationship to secular education.