Lisa Krempa

This lesson for 5th graders focuses on understanding why saying hurtful phrases like "that's why your family member is dead" is unhealthy. It aims to foster empathy and awareness about the impact of words, helping students develop healthier communication skills. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session.

An individual exploration into the fine line between humor and hurt. Ideal for students who are learning about the impact of their words in social settings.

Designed for individual students to explore the complex emotions around death and humor, fostering personal growth and understanding. This lesson is tailored for a 5th-grade student, focusing on why joking about death can be harmful and how to navigate these emotions. The session will last 35 minutes and includes a lesson plan, slide deck, and journal.

This lesson introduces 2nd graders to simple, effective strategies to manage anxiety, helping them feel more calm and collected in their daily lives. By learning these techniques, students will gain valuable skills to handle stress and emotions, fostering a positive classroom environment. The lesson is designed for a single 30-minute session and is suitable for all students in a Tier 1 classroom setting.

In this engaging 30-minute lesson designed for a 2nd-grade classroom, students will learn to recognize signs of stress in themselves and others. This lesson is important as it empowers young learners with the ability to identify and manage stress, promoting emotional well-being and resilience.

This lesson aims to help 2nd-grade students understand and manage trichotillomania by introducing them to healthy coping strategies. It's important because it empowers young students with the knowledge and tools to replace hair-pulling behaviors with positive habits, fostering emotional well-being and self-awareness. The lesson is designed for one 30-minute session.

This lesson encourages students to identify their internal and external motivators, highlighting the importance of purpose in everyday actions and long-term goals. This is crucial for middle school students as they begin to form their identities and set personal goals. The lesson is designed for a 6th-grade class and will be completed in one 50-minute session.

This individual-focused lesson helps students identify their passions and how these can translate into a purposeful life, crucial for personal development. Designed for 7th-grade students, this 30-minute session will guide them through self-discovery and personal growth.

This lesson explores personal purpose and the role each student plays in their community, helping them connect individual goals to the wider world around them. It's designed for a 7th-grade class and will be completed in one 45-minute session. This lesson is important as it encourages students to reflect on their personal goals and understand their impact on their community, fostering a sense of belonging and motivation.

Highlighting the correlation between regular attendance and academic success, this lesson encourages students to commit to attending school as a step towards achieving their goals. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the impact of attendance on their academic performance and future opportunities. Designed for an 8th-grade class, this single-session lesson lasts 55 minutes.

Helping an individual student understand the reasons behind their absences and finding ways to overcome obstacles to regular attendance. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to take control of their education by addressing personal challenges that affect their school attendance. Designed for a 12th-grade student, this session will last 20 minutes and provide personalized support to improve attendance.

Turn students into detectives as they uncover the mysteries behind inconsistent attendance and find solutions to improve it. This engaging approach makes learning about attendance fun and interactive.

Focusing on the individual, this lesson encourages students to be present and mindful, understanding the personal benefits of attending class regularly. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize the impact of their presence on their learning and personal growth, fostering a sense of responsibility and self-awareness. Designed for 10th grade students, this session lasts 25 minutes and is tailored for Tier 3 individual support.

Introduce students to the concept of harassment, its forms, and its impact on individuals and communities. This lesson will help foster a respectful and safe classroom environment for a 9th grade class. It is designed to be completed in one 45-minute session.

Engage the whole class in identifying behaviors that constitute harassment versus those that do not. This activity-based lesson enhances students' understanding and ability to discern various situations. This lesson is important as it empowers students to recognize and address harassment, fostering a safer and more respectful school environment. Designed for an 8th-grade class, this lesson spans a single 50-minute session.

Explore how decisions create a ripple effect, impacting others and the environment. This lesson helps students understand the broader implications of their choices. Designed for an 8th-grade class, this single-session lesson lasts 50 minutes and emphasizes responsible decision-making, fostering awareness of how individual actions can affect the community and environment.

Engage small groups in activities that require them to make choices and reflect on the consequences, fostering a deeper understanding of decision-making processes. This lesson helps students practice collaboration and communication, essential skills for personal and academic success. Designed for 7th-grade groups, this 60-minute session is part of a Tier 2 support strategy.

Engage small groups in activities that require them to make choices and reflect on the consequences, fostering a deeper understanding of decision-making processes. This lesson helps students practice collaboration and communication, crucial skills for personal and academic success. Designed for 7th-grade groups, this 60-minute session is part of Tier 2 support, focusing on enhancing decision-making skills.

This lesson is designed for K-4 students to proactively address bullying by understanding what bullying is, recognizing its effects, and learning how to respond to it. The lesson will include a video, discussion, and slide deck to engage students visually and verbally within a 30-minute session.

This lesson helps young children understand and express their big emotions in a safe and healthy way. Through a combination of reading, discussion, and activities, students will learn to identify their emotions and practice expressing them constructively. This lesson is important as it equips children with essential emotional regulation skills, fostering a supportive environment for their emotional development.

This lesson helps young students understand the concept of peer pressure and the importance of making individual choices. Through engaging activities and discussions, students will learn to identify right and wrong based on their values, rather than external influences. This lesson is crucial in building self-confidence and decision-making skills at an early age.

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of making individual decisions and resisting peer pressure through a fun and engaging video and activity. The lesson will use the video 'Ethics For Kids: Right And Wrong' to introduce ethical decision-making. Students will then participate in a role-play activity to practice making decisions independently. This lesson is important as it empowers young students to think critically about their choices and understand the impact of their decisions on themselves and others.

In this lesson, students will explore the impact of words and learn how choosing positive language can create a supportive environment. Through engaging group activities, they will practice replacing profanity with positive alternatives. This lesson is important as it helps students understand the power of language in shaping relationships and environments, fostering a culture of respect and kindness.

In this lesson, students will collaboratively create a class charter focused on using respectful language and brainstorm alternatives to profanity through creative exercises. This lesson is important as it fosters a positive classroom environment and encourages students to communicate respectfully, which is essential for their social and emotional development.

In this lesson, students will explore the impact of language on relationships and learn strategies to replace profanity with respectful communication. Through role-playing exercises, students will practice these new skills in a supportive environment. This lesson is important as it helps students develop effective communication skills, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.

This lesson aims to help middle school students understand the complex issue of parent incarceration through experiential learning and art. By engaging in a creative activity and reflective discussion, students will explore the emotional and social impacts of having an incarcerated parent. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy, awareness, and provides a safe space for students to express their feelings and thoughts on a sensitive topic.

This lesson aims to strengthen family relationships by engaging students in a creative art project that encourages reflection on family dynamics and communication. Through active learning and project-based strategies, students will explore their family connections and express their thoughts and feelings through art. This lesson is important as it provides a safe space for students to reflect on their family relationships, which can be particularly beneficial for those who have experienced trauma, fostering a sense of understanding and empathy.

This lesson focuses on cultivating a positive culture among middle school girls. It includes an icebreaker activity, a group discussion, and a reflective exercise to help students understand and contribute to a positive environment. This lesson is important as it encourages students to develop empathy, teamwork, and a supportive community, which are essential skills for their personal and social development.

This lesson aims to equip middle school girls with effective conflict resolution strategies to decrease physical fighting and promote productive solutions to conflicts. By engaging in discussions and role-playing activities, students will learn to identify emotions, communicate effectively, and apply problem-solving techniques. This lesson is important as it fosters a safe and supportive school environment, empowering students to handle conflicts constructively.

This lesson aims to help a middle school boy with intellectual needs learn to replace the physical act of pushing adults when angry with more appropriate behaviors. By focusing on emotional awareness and alternative actions, the lesson will provide practical strategies to manage anger constructively. This is crucial for fostering positive interactions and ensuring a safe environment for both the student and those around him.

This lesson is designed to provide middle school students with a safe space to discuss and understand the impact of parent addiction. Through trauma-informed teaching and active learning strategies, students will engage in a discussion, activity, and reading to explore their feelings and learn coping strategies. This lesson is crucial in helping students process their emotions, build resilience, and develop a supportive community among peers.

This lesson helps elementary students learn how to effectively communicate their wants and needs in the classroom. By using trauma-informed teaching and active learning strategies, students will engage in activities that promote self-expression and understanding. This lesson is important as it empowers students to voice their needs, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

This lesson aims to provide middle school students with a safe space to explore and express their feelings related to grief due to caregiver addiction. Through guided discussions and reflective activities, students will learn to identify their emotions and develop coping strategies. This lesson is important as it helps students process complex emotions and fosters resilience and emotional well-being.

This lesson aims to help middle school students understand the impact of their words and learn to replace profanity with more appropriate language. By engaging in discussions, readings, and activities, students will explore the reasons behind using profanity and the benefits of choosing respectful language. This lesson is important as it fosters a positive and respectful school environment, enhances communication skills, and supports students' social-emotional development.