Jennifer Bricher

Help students become 'Emotion Explorers', journeying through their own feelings and those of others. This lesson encourages self-regulation and empathy, guiding students to understand and articulate emotions in a constructive way, tailored for 3rd to 5th graders.

This lesson encourages 3rd-grade students to understand and practice kindness through a classroom activity designed to spread kindness throughout the school. By learning about the impact of kind actions, students will develop empathy and social skills, fostering a positive school environment. The lesson will be conducted in one 30-minute session.

In this lesson, students will watch a short, age-appropriate film clip and pause at key moments to discuss the characters' emotions and decisions. This engaging visual approach helps students identify and empathize with diverse perspectives while practicing active listening. By understanding different viewpoints, students will enhance their social-emotional skills, which are crucial for their personal and academic growth.

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of a 'calm cauldron,' where they identify and list items or actions that help them feel calm and peaceful. This activity encourages self-awareness and emotional regulation, important skills for social-emotional learning. By sharing their 'peace ingredients,' students will also practice communication and empathy, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will explore emotions by creating 'emotion monsters.' Each student will design a monster that represents different feelings, using various features to symbolize emotions. This playful activity encourages students to express and understand emotions, fostering emotional literacy and empathy. By discussing their creations, students will learn to articulate their feelings and recognize emotions in others, which is crucial for their social-emotional development.

This lesson introduces students to the concept of 'yet' to help them reframe their thinking and view challenges as opportunities for growth. By adding 'yet' to their can't-do statements, students learn to embrace a growth mindset. This lesson is important as it encourages resilience and perseverance, helping students to develop a positive attitude towards learning and overcoming obstacles.

In this lesson, students will explore different emotions through structured movement activities. By expressing emotions physically, students will develop self-awareness and empathy towards peers. This lesson is important as it helps students understand and articulate their feelings, fostering emotional intelligence and social skills.

In this lesson, students will create metaphorical weather reports to express their feelings. This activity helps students understand and articulate their emotions in a playful and insightful way, fostering emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

In this lesson, students will create empathy maps to visualize the feelings and perspectives of others. This exercise is important as it helps students develop empathy, which is crucial for building positive relationships and a supportive classroom environment.

In this lesson, students will learn essential emotion regulation techniques such as deep breathing and visualization. These skills will be practiced through engaging games and scenarios to help students manage their emotions effectively both inside and outside the classroom. Learning how to regulate emotions is crucial for the social-emotional development of students, enabling them to better handle stress and communicate effectively.