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Minhee Chang

Hudson Lab School

Hudson Lab School

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New York

1st Grade

Kindergarten

General Education Teacher

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13 Lessons

Why Can't We Be Friends?

This lesson is designed for individual students who may express frustration by telling others they won't be friends anymore. It focuses on understanding these feelings and learning how to rebuild friendships using conflict resolution and emotional intelligence. The session is 15 minutes long, tailored for kindergarten students, and provides personalized support to help them navigate these emotions and foster better friendships.

Tier 3
3/27

The Power of Words: Communicating Without Hitting

This lesson teaches 1st-grade students effective communication skills to express their feelings without resorting to hitting. Through interactive activities and guided discussions, students learn to use words to resolve conflicts. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social-emotional skills, fostering a more harmonious classroom environment.

Tier 1
2/25

Friendly Play: Understanding Boundaries

This lesson introduces young students to the concept of personal space and boundaries through engaging activities and discussions. By understanding these concepts, students will learn to recognize when their actions might be too rough and how to respect each other's space, fostering a more harmonious classroom environment.

Tier 1
2/25

Switch and Sketch

In this lesson, students will engage in a creative drawing activity called 'Switch and Sketch,' where they will draw based on prompts that change every few minutes. This activity is designed to foster cognitive flexibility and creativity by encouraging students to adapt their thinking and artistic expression quickly. By participating in this activity, students will enhance their ability to think on their feet and embrace change, which are essential skills for problem-solving and innovation.

Tier 1
2/25

Mindful Maze Adventure

In this lesson, students will engage in a 'Mindful Maze' activity designed to enhance their cognitive flexibility by adapting to new rules and patterns. Through this activity, they will learn mindfulness techniques to help them stay focused and calm. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop essential skills such as adaptability, focus, and emotional regulation, which are crucial for their overall development and success in various learning environments.

Tier 1
2/25

Mindful Maze Adventure

In this lesson, students will navigate a 'Mindful Maze' designed to enhance cognitive flexibility by adapting to new rules and patterns. They will learn mindfulness techniques to stay focused and calm during the process. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop essential skills such as adaptability, focus, and emotional regulation, which are crucial for their overall development and success in various learning environments.

Tier 1
2/25

Mindful Moments

This lesson introduces Grade 1 students to mindfulness techniques to manage emotions during 'ouch moments'. Students will practice breathing exercises and visualization to enhance emotional regulation. This lesson is important as it helps young learners develop skills to manage their emotions effectively, promoting a calm and focused classroom environment.

Tier 1
2/25

Words and Feelings

This lesson introduces young students to the concept of how words can affect emotions. Through simple role-playing, guided discussion, and interactive activities, students will learn to recognize kind words and their positive impact. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for empathy and positive communication skills, which are essential for young learners in their social interactions.

Tier 1
2/25

Empathy for Little Hearts

In this lesson, Kindergarten students will engage in simple role-playing activities to learn about empathy. This lesson is important as it introduces young children to the concept of understanding others' feelings, helping them develop social awareness and kindness in their interactions.

Tier 1
2/25

Hands to Myself: A Social Story

In this lesson, students will learn about the importance of keeping their hands to themselves through a captivating social story. The lesson includes reading a story, discussing it, and role-playing scenarios to practice self-control. This lesson is important as it helps young students understand personal boundaries and develop self-regulation skills, which are crucial for their social interactions and emotional development.

Tier 1
2/25

Friendship Fun for Little Ones

This lesson introduces young students to the basic concepts of friendship. Through a story, discussion, and a simple craft activity, students will learn about sharing, kindness, and how to be a good friend. This lesson is important as it lays the foundation for social skills that are essential for building positive relationships.

Tier 1
2/25

Circle of Trust: Listening and Sharing

In this lesson, Kindergarten students will participate in a Listening Circle, where they will practice listening and sharing simple stories or thoughts. This lesson is important as it helps young children learn to listen to others and express themselves, fostering a sense of community and understanding in the classroom.

Tier 1
2/25

Building Boundaries: A Personal Map

This lesson helps students understand the concept of personal boundaries through engaging activities. Students will create a 'personal boundary map' to visually represent their comfort zones and learn how to communicate these to others. This lesson is important as it empowers students to recognize and respect their own boundaries and those of others, fostering healthier interpersonal relationships.

Tier 1
2/25