Gabriela Heermans

This lesson helps students recognize and articulate their emotions through engaging activities. By fostering self-awareness and empathy, students will learn to express their feelings constructively and understand their peers better. This is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and creating a supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will create vision boards to visually map out their goals and aspirations. This activity encourages creativity and helps students focus on their future ambitions, fostering a mindset of positive thinking and goal setting. By envisioning their future, students can better understand their personal and academic goals, which is crucial for their development and motivation.

In this lesson, students will explore how media consumption affects mental health and discuss strategies for mindful consumption. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking and self-regulation skills, enabling them to manage their media habits effectively and maintain mental well-being.

This lesson focuses on identifying and maintaining healthy boundaries in various types of relationships. Through group discussions and activities, students will understand why respecting personal space and maintaining clear boundaries is crucial. Learning these skills helps students build healthier relationships and enhances their emotional well-being.

A short, engaging lesson to help teens boost their self-esteem through a fun, reflective game and a follow-up worksheet. This lesson is important as it encourages positive self-reflection and helps students recognize their strengths, which is crucial for their emotional well-being and development.

This lesson introduces 1st-grade students to mindfulness techniques. Activities include guided meditation and reflection exercises to help manage emotions and stress.

This lesson focuses on a grounding activity designed to help students manage stress and anxiety through an evidence-based approach. The activity will guide students through sensory experiences to bring their attention to the present moment, fostering a sense of calm and improving their emotional regulation.

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of healthy habits such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and good sleep hygiene through interactive discussions and activities. Teaching young students about healthy habits lays the foundation for a lifetime of good choices and well-being.