NYSAIS
New York
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Special Education Teacher
All Lessons
This lesson teaches kindergarten students the social skills of asking to play and accepting 'no' as an answer. Through a game-based approach, students will learn how to navigate social interactions with peers, which is crucial for their emotional and social development. By practicing these skills, students will build confidence and empathy, fostering a positive classroom environment.
In this lesson, students will explore their emotions by associating them with colors and creating expressive art pieces. This activity enhances emotional literacy by encouraging students to visualize and articulate their feelings through creative means. It helps students develop self-awareness and emotional expression skills, which are crucial for their social-emotional development.
This lesson focuses on helping 4th-grade students learn how to make friends through engaging activities and a video. By participating in a fun game and watching a video, students will explore the qualities of a good friend and practice social skills. This lesson is important as it fosters social connections and helps students develop empathy and communication skills, which are essential for building strong friendships.
This lesson uses imaginative play to help young students explore and express a range of emotions. Through role-playing and imaginative scenarios, students will practice empathy and improve their social skills by understanding different perspectives. This lesson is important as it fosters emotional intelligence and helps children develop the ability to empathize with others, which is crucial for their social development.
This lesson focuses on helping 6th-grade students develop skills to get along with each other through a fun and interactive game-based activity. By engaging in a teamwork challenge, students will learn the importance of communication, cooperation, and empathy. This lesson is important as it fosters a positive classroom environment and equips students with essential social skills.
This lesson focuses on teaching 6th-grade students the importance of tolerating each other through effective communication and understanding. By using a video and a collaborative game-based activity, students will learn practical strategies for maintaining friendships and fostering a tolerant classroom environment. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that are essential for healthy peer relationships.
In this lesson, students will engage in a role-playing activity to explore problem-solving and communication skills. Through experiential learning, they will act out scenarios that require effective communication to resolve conflicts and challenges. This lesson is important as it helps young students develop social-emotional skills, such as active listening and expressing feelings, which are crucial for their interpersonal development.
In this lesson, students will create a 'countdown calendar' for November, where each day features a small act of kindness. This activity is designed to instill values of empathy and community participation, fostering an atmosphere of generosity and care within the classroom. By engaging in these acts, students will learn the importance of kindness and how it can positively impact their environment.
This lesson aims to help first-grade students understand the importance of friendship and how to rebuild it through fun and engaging activities. By using game-based learning and restorative practices, students will learn how to communicate effectively, show empathy, and work together to solve problems. This lesson is crucial for developing social skills and fostering a positive classroom environment.
This lesson encourages students to engage in small acts of kindness each day by creating a 'countdown calendar' for November. It aims to impart values of empathy and community participation, fostering an atmosphere of generosity and care within the classroom. By participating in this activity, students will learn the importance of kindness and how small actions can make a big difference.
This lesson aims to teach first graders the importance of respect and restorative actions through engaging activities. By using a video and a game-based approach, students will learn how to interact positively with their peers, understand the impact of their actions, and practice taking turns and sharing. This lesson is crucial for fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom environment, helping students develop essential social skills.
In this lesson, students will explore their identities by selecting songs that resonate with their personal experiences. They will share their choices with peers and discuss the meanings behind them, promoting self-expression and cultural awareness. This lesson is important as it encourages students to reflect on their identities and understand diverse perspectives through music.
This lesson introduces kindergarteners to the concept of impulse control through fun and interactive activities. Students will watch a short video, engage in a simple discussion, and complete a hands-on worksheet to reinforce their understanding. This lesson is important as it helps young children develop self-regulation skills, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.
This lesson aims to build self-confidence in 3rd graders through engaging activities and discussions. By focusing on personal strengths and self-acceptance, students will learn to embrace their uniqueness and practice self-compassion. This lesson is important as it helps students develop a positive self-image, which is crucial for their emotional and social development.
This lesson aims to help 12th-grade students understand and manage testing anxiety through active learning and inquiry-based strategies. By exploring the causes and effects of testing anxiety, students will develop coping mechanisms and strategies to improve their performance and well-being. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to face exams with confidence and reduces stress-related barriers to academic success.