Erik Wormwood

In this 30-minute one-on-one session, a 6th-grade student will reflect on the impact of unkind comments related to body and food choices through guided discussion, written reflection, and self-assessment. This lesson aims to foster empathy, self-awareness, and respectful communication.

In this 30-minute, one-on-one session designed for Pre-K students, the learner will explore body positivity and process feelings about food choices after hearing negative comments. Through playful puppets, guided reflection, and drawing, the child will identify emotions, affirm their body and food choices, and build self-compassion. This individualized support fosters early self-esteem and resilience.

In this 30-minute group lesson for 6th graders, students will explore how negative comments about food and bodies affect self-esteem and practice skills to cultivate body positivity. This Tier 2 intervention helps students build a supportive mindset around eating and body image through discussion, scenarios, and personal reflection.

In this 30-minute, one-on-one Tier 3 session for a 6th grader, students will reflect on their food-related comments and learn to flip negative statements into positive, body-positive language. This lesson helps rebuild empathy and self-awareness, fostering respect for themselves and others.

In this 30-minute, one-session lesson, 2nd graders will improve reading fluency through repeated reading of short passages integrated into a beginner-friendly yoga flow. This engaging routine combines movement, mindfulness, and text practice to boost confidence and make reading active and fun.

In this 30-minute Pre-K art and literacy lesson, students build confidence in self-expression through choral reading and create their own self-portrait artworks. By combining a simple “All About Me” poem with hands-on drawing and coloring, children strengthen language skills, body awareness, and fine motor development—key skills for early learners. Tier 1 classroom lesson.

In this 30-minute Pre-K art lesson, students will practice fluid drawing strokes and basic shapes to create a self-portrait, boosting their fine motor skills and shape recognition. This engaging activity builds confidence and foundational art fluency by combining movement, guided demonstration, and hands-on practice.

This lesson uses Mary Oliver's poem 'The Sun' to enhance reading fluency in 7th graders. Students will engage in a fluency activity that involves reading, analyzing, and performing the poem, helping them improve their reading speed, accuracy, and expression. This lesson is important as it combines literary appreciation with essential reading skills, making it both educational and enjoyable.

In this unique lesson, 2nd-grade students will explore the connection between poetry and physical movement. By combining creative expression with physical activity, students will learn how to interpret and express poetry through movement, enhancing both their literacy and physical skills. This lesson is designed to engage students in a fun and interactive way, making literature come alive through dance and motion.