Kathleen Lantiegne

Empower students to solve problems through innovative decision-making exercises. With real-life scenarios, students learn to evaluate options, foresee outcomes, and communicate effectively, improving their critical thinking skills.

In this 30-minute Tier 1 lesson, 5th graders map their comfort levels and learn self-awareness and empathy through interactive discussion and movement. Students will participate in a whole-class conversation, physically position themselves along a comfort continuum, and reflect on their experiences—building key behavioral supports in a safe, inclusive environment.

A 45-minute kick-off session for 6th graders to explore and define our school’s climate, allowing students to voice their experiences and suggestions. This Tier 1 classroom lesson builds community and sets the tone for a positive environment.

An individual counseling script guiding one-on-one sessions through setting wellness goals and tracking progress. This Tier 3 session helps counseling students develop personalized wellness plans, reflect on progress, and measure goal achievement over 50 minutes.

Students in grades 3–5 will practice empathy through interactive role-playing scenarios, developing their ability to understand and share others’ feelings. This 45-minute, single-session lesson is vital for nurturing strong peer relationships and social–emotional skills in young learners.

In this 45-minute Tier 1 classroom lesson, 4th graders will explore and articulate their emotions to improve self-awareness and peer support. Through engaging activities like an emoji check-in, feelings charades, and a Mood Meter reflection, students build emotional vocabulary and empathy while having fun.