Glenda

A small-group 20-minute toolkit for 8th graders to learn quick, on-the-spot relaxation techniques to manage stress and anxiety in real time. This Tier 2 lesson helps students build self-regulation skills and provides teachers with ready-to-use materials for immediate implementation.

In a single 45-minute session, upper elementary and middle school students will learn basic mindful breathing and visualization techniques to cultivate calm and present-mindedness. This lesson equips students with practical tools to manage stress and refocus throughout their day.

Inspire Grades 4-5 students with "Resilient Rock Garden," where students decorate rocks with words or symbols of resilience. As part of a reflective discussion, they arrange these rocks in a class garden, serving as a powerful metaphor for growth through adversity, and encouraging a supportive community.

Engage Pre-K and Kindergarten students with "Caring Critters Community," a lesson where they build a make-believe animal town focusing on kindness and cooperation. Through imaginative play, students learn the values of community, compassion, and friendship as they assign different roles to their critters and solve everyday challenges together.

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to the concept of respect, emphasizing its importance in everyday interactions and relationships. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn how to demonstrate respect towards themselves and others, fostering a positive classroom environment. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and promoting a culture of kindness and understanding.