Shawna Reeves

For Grades K-2, this interactive lesson encourages students to form bonds through a 'Friendship Treasure Hunt.' They'll embark on a quest filled with activities promoting kindness, sharing, and teamwork, discovering the value of friendships and cooperation along the way.

A forward-thinking activity for Grades 1-3, where students plant a 'Garden of Goals.' Through planting real seeds and crafting paper 'goal plants,' students visualize their aspirations. Each week, as their classroom garden grows, they discuss their progress and challenges, learning to care for their own growth and perseverance toward meaningful objectives.

In this lesson, students will create a 'Friendship Tree' using their handprints as leaves, each featuring a student's name and a positive trait or action that contributes to the class community. This collaborative art project encourages awareness of each other's strengths and fosters a sense of unity and support. By engaging in this activity, students will develop a greater appreciation for their peers and learn the importance of positive contributions to their community.

In this lesson, students will participate in a 'Feelings Orchestra' where they express different emotions through music and movement. This creative exercise is designed to enhance emotional expression and foster empathy by encouraging students to recognize and express emotions in themselves and others. It is important as it helps young students develop emotional awareness and empathy, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

This lesson uses a game-based approach to help kindergarten students understand the concept of foresight and the importance of thinking before acting. Through a fun and interactive activity, students will learn to pause and consider the consequences of their actions. This lesson is crucial for developing self-regulation and decision-making skills, especially for young learners who are still developing these abilities.

In this lesson, students will explore Kelso's Choices, a set of strategies for resolving small conflicts independently. Through interactive role-play and group discussions, students will practice these strategies, empowering them to handle minor disputes effectively. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a positive classroom environment.

This lesson plan is designed to teach 1st and 2nd graders the importance of keeping their hands to themselves, respecting personal space, and understanding boundaries. Over the course of three weeks, students will engage in various activities, including watching a video, participating in games, and completing projects that reinforce these concepts. This lesson is crucial for fostering a respectful and safe classroom environment, helping students develop social-emotional skills, and promoting positive interactions with peers.

This lesson introduces students to mindfulness practices through simple breathing exercises and visualization techniques. These activities are designed to help students reduce stress and improve focus, making them perfect for incorporating into a daily classroom routine. By practicing mindfulness, students can develop better emotional regulation and concentration skills, which are essential for their overall well-being and academic success.

This lesson introduces students to mindfulness practices through simple breathing exercises and visualization techniques. These activities are designed to help students reduce stress and improve focus, making them perfect for incorporating into a daily classroom routine. By practicing mindfulness, students can develop better emotional regulation and concentration skills, which are essential for their overall well-being and academic success.