Amy Kucha

In this 90-minute 5th grade lesson, students will explore personal identity by creating an identity mosaic that highlights their unique traits, interests, and experiences. This lesson helps students build self-awareness, celebrate diversity, and foster a supportive classroom community.

In this one-session lesson, first graders explore the concept of identity by discovering what makes them special. Students will reflect on their likes, qualities, and personal attributes to build self-awareness and confidence.

This lesson engages 5th-grade students in physical activities designed to reduce stress and promote relaxation, including yoga and stretching exercises. It emphasizes the importance of physical movement in stress management, helping students develop lifelong skills for maintaining mental and physical well-being.

This lesson helps 3rd-grade students develop their ability to express thoughts and feelings clearly and effectively. Through interactive activities, students will learn how to use words, tone, and body language to communicate purposefully. This lesson is important as it fosters essential communication skills that are crucial for personal and academic success.

Students will rotate through different stations, each focusing on a specific self-regulation skill such as deep breathing, positive self-talk, and emotions check-in. This hands-on lesson is designed to be interactive and engaging. It will help students develop essential self-regulation skills that are crucial for their emotional and academic success.

In this lesson, students will explore the importance of perseverance in scientific research through historical examples and a TED Talk on 'Grit.' This lesson aims to help students appreciate the value of persistence and resilience in achieving long-term goals, particularly in the field of science.

This lesson focuses on helping students create personal strategies to minimize distractions. Students will learn how to organize their workspace and use time-management tools effectively. This lesson is important as it equips students with skills to enhance their focus and productivity, which are essential for academic success and personal growth.

In this lesson, students will learn the benefits of focusing on positive behaviors rather than problematic ones. They will engage in role-playing scenarios to practice giving positive attention. This lesson is important as it helps students develop social-emotional skills and fosters a positive classroom environment.

This lesson explores how attention works and provides strategies to improve focus. Students will engage in cognitive exercises and learn practical tips to enhance their concentration. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the factors affecting their attention and equips them with tools to improve their focus, which is essential for academic success and daily life.

Students will learn the importance of taking breaks to maintain productivity and mental health, and explore strategies for effective time management.