Kristin Barnes

Explore the ups and downs of emotions and how they can be managed effectively. This lesson helps students understand emotional fluctuations and develop strategies for emotional regulation.

This lesson focuses on understanding the importance of self-esteem and how it impacts students' lives. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn to recognize their own strengths and build a positive self-image. This lesson is designed for a classroom setting, suitable for a 40-minute session.

This lesson is designed for 5th-grade students to help them understand and develop their inner voice as a tool for self-coaching and positive self-talk. By learning to harness their inner voice, students can improve their self-esteem, resilience, and emotional well-being. This single 40-minute session will engage students in activities that encourage self-reflection and empower them to become their own best supporters.

This lesson helps individual students identify and articulate their emotions, enhancing emotional literacy and personal growth. Designed for a 5th-grade student, this 30-minute session focuses on building emotional awareness and vocabulary, crucial for personal development and effective communication.

Introduce kindergarteners to the concept of self-talk and its impact on their emotions and actions. This lesson helps students understand the importance of speaking kindly to themselves and how it can influence their overall well-being. The lesson is designed for a kindergarten class and will last 30 minutes, focusing on Tier 1 classroom-wide support.

This two-session lesson for 5th graders focuses on the importance of self-care, teaching students how to prioritize their well-being through engaging activities and discussions. By understanding and practicing self-care, students will develop skills to manage stress and enhance their overall health, which is crucial for their academic and personal success.

In this lesson, students will reflect on their strengths and areas for growth. This self-assessment exercise promotes self-awareness and confidence by helping students recognize their unique traits. Designed for a 4th-grade group, this 30-minute session is a Tier 2 support, focusing on small group interaction and personal development.

Students become detectives, solving the mystery of emotions by analyzing different scenarios to understand emotional cues and expressions. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence, a crucial life skill for personal and social success. Designed for a 6th-grade class, this engaging session lasts 45 minutes and is suitable for Tier 1 classroom-wide support.

This engaging lesson presents mindfulness as a superpower, encouraging students to explore its benefits and how it can help them become more aware and empathetic. It fosters a positive attitude towards mindfulness practices. Designed for a 6th Grade Class, this lesson will be completed in a 40-minute session.

This lesson helps students develop a vocabulary for their emotions, enabling them to identify and express their feelings more accurately. This is crucial for emotional intelligence and social skills development, especially for 2nd graders who are learning to navigate their emotions in social settings. The lesson is designed for a small group setting, lasting 30 minutes, and is classified as Tier 2: Group support.

A dynamic lesson to explore how emotions affect behavior and decision-making, encouraging students to reflect on their personal experiences. This lesson is vital for fostering self-awareness and responsible decision-making, designed for a 6th Grade class and lasting 50 minutes.