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Help students cultivate gratitude and positivity with this creative lesson that merges art and reflection. Aimed at grades 3-8, students will create a 'Gratitude Garden' where each flower represents something they're thankful for. They'll learn to focus on positive aspects of their lives and appreciate the good around them.

Engage students in grades K-8 with this calming art lesson that combines creativity with stress relief. By using art as meditation, students explore their feelings through guided art projects, learning to self-regulate and find tranquility in creative expression.

Help students anchor their day with mindful breathing combined with gentle body movements. This lesson is designed to improve concentration, reduce stress, and enhance emotional balance by linking physical activity with breath awareness.

Foster kindness and empathy by inviting students to participate in a class-wide Kindness Challenge. This project encourages students to notice and engage in small acts of kindness, promoting a supportive classroom environment and community spirit.

This 3-session lesson is designed for two boys with attentional issues to learn how to work effectively in a group. Over the course of three 30-minute sessions, the boys will engage in discussions, activities, and games that emphasize collaboration, communication, and empathy. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills and strategies to interact positively with peers, which can improve their classroom experience and relationships.

Engages students in exploring the dual nature of stress and how understanding it can improve their coping strategies. This lesson uses real-life scenarios to illustrate when stress can be beneficial or harmful.

This lesson focuses on enhancing group work skills specifically tailored for 7th-grade students with ADHD. By engaging in structured group activities, students will learn effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for their academic and social success. The session is designed to be completed in 30 minutes and aims to create a supportive environment where students can thrive in group settings.

This lesson focuses on teaching 7th graders essential social skills to build and maintain friendships. By understanding the importance of communication, empathy, and conflict resolution, students will be better equipped to form meaningful relationships. This single 30-minute session will provide students with practical strategies to enhance their social interactions, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.