Lynne Sharber

This lesson helps 1st-grade students understand the qualities of a good friend and how to build healthy friendships without peer pressure. Through engaging activities like role-playing, students will practice saying no to negative behaviors while maintaining friendships. This lesson is important as it fosters social-emotional learning, helping students develop empathy, communication skills, and the ability to make positive choices in their relationships.

This lesson introduces students to mindfulness and its benefits during recess. It begins with a short video that guides children through a tree meditation exercise, followed by a discussion on how mindfulness can help them stay calm and make better decisions during recess. The lesson ends with a practice activity to reinforce these concepts.

In this interactive lesson, 1st-grade students will participate in engaging games and challenges to practice lining up quickly and quietly. A reward system will be implemented to reinforce positive behavior. This lesson is designed to teach students the importance of maintaining order and discipline while transitioning between activities.