Ryan Holt Ph.D.

In this one-session, 30-minute Tier 1 lesson for kindergarteners, students will become “Feelings Detectives” by exploring ten everyday scenarios, identifying the emotions of the characters, and suggesting solutions to help them feel better. Understanding and managing emotions at an early age builds empathy and problem-solving skills essential for social-emotional growth.

This lesson is designed for a 3rd grade student with ADHD to help them understand and take accountability for their actions. Through engaging activities, the student will learn the importance of recognizing their behavior and making positive changes. This individual lesson is crucial for developing self-awareness and responsibility, tailored to meet the unique needs of the student in a 15-minute session.

In this engaging 15-minute session, a 3rd grade student with ADHD will explore and identify feelings using a scale from 0 to 10 based on 10 different scenarios. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and self-awareness, helping the student better understand and manage their emotions.

This lesson introduces 3rd-grade students to the concept of therapy in a simple and engaging way. Through a guided discussion, students will learn what therapy is, why people might go to therapy, and how it can help. This lesson is important as it helps normalize the idea of seeking help and promotes mental health awareness from a young age.

This lesson focuses on helping a 3rd-grade student with autism identify attributes of being a good friend and recognize healthy boundaries. Through inquiry-based learning, the student will explore scenarios that illustrate these concepts. This lesson is important as it fosters social-emotional development and helps the student understand the dynamics of healthy friendships.

This lesson engages a 3rd grader with impulsivity in a game-based learning activity to identify coping strategies in stressful academic settings. By using scenario-based activities, the student will learn to recognize stress triggers and apply appropriate coping mechanisms. This lesson is important as it equips the student with essential skills to manage stress, enhancing their academic performance and emotional well-being.

This lesson helps students identify and describe healthy peer relationships through engaging activities. Understanding healthy relationships is crucial for social development and emotional well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

In this lesson, students will engage in an experiential learning activity where they will be presented with various scenarios requiring the use of calming or problem-solving skills. This lesson is important as it helps students develop critical thinking and emotional regulation skills, which are essential for navigating everyday challenges.

This lesson uses a game-based approach to help a 3rd grade student with autism spectrum disorder identify social mistakes and propose solutions. Through interactive reading and discussion, the student will learn to recognize common social errors and think critically about how to address them. This lesson is important as it fosters social awareness and problem-solving skills, which are crucial for social integration and personal development.

This lesson focuses on helping a 3rd grade student with impulsivity learn to regulate their behavior in a classroom setting. Using game-based learning, the lesson includes a scenario-based activity set in a PE context to engage the student actively. This approach is important as it provides a practical and interactive way for the student to understand and practice self-regulation, which is crucial for their social and academic success.

This lesson engages a 3rd-grade student with impulsivity in a game-based activity to identify appropriate coping skills across various scenarios. By using relatable situations from the classroom, recess, and physical education class, the student will learn to apply coping strategies effectively. This lesson is crucial for helping students manage their emotions and reactions, fostering a more positive and productive learning environment.

This lesson uses a game-based approach to teach a 5th-grade student with generalized anxiety disorder how to organize their morning routine effectively. By learning these strategies, the student can reduce stress and ensure a timely transition to school. The lesson is crucial as it empowers the student with practical skills to manage anxiety and improve daily functioning.

This lesson is designed to help a 3rd-grade student with emotional disturbance learn coping skills for managing anxiety. Through a creative and experiential approach, the student will use a coloring worksheet to identify and express where they feel emotions in their body. This activity is important as it provides a non-verbal way for the student to connect with their emotions, fostering self-awareness and emotional regulation.

This lesson introduces 7th-grade students to coping strategies for managing feelings of depression. Through a combination of video content and interactive activities, students will explore various techniques to help them understand and manage their emotions. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with practical skills to handle emotional challenges, promoting mental well-being and resilience.