Tabatha sizemore

In this 15-minute Tier 1 lesson, 1st graders will learn simple coping skills for four core emotions: happy, sad, angry, and scared. Through an engaging warm-up, interactive discussion, and a hands-on activity, students will build their personal ’Emotions Toolbox’ to manage feelings and foster emotional resilience.

Embark on a four-day mini session to equip 1st graders with simple, fun coping skills they can use every day. These bite-sized 15-minute lessons build emotional awareness, breathing techniques, positive self-talk, and gratitude—helping young learners start the school year feeling confident and calm.

A 5-day, 30-minute daily empathy unit for 1st graders to build skills in recognizing, understanding, and responding to others’ feelings. This Tier 1 classroom lesson helps young learners develop foundational social-emotional skills through stories, games, role-plays, and reflection.

This 5-session mini-unit helps first graders understand relationships by exploring friendship, empathy, communication, and cooperation. With 15-minute sessions, students will develop social skills essential for healthy connections.

In this 15-minute Tier 1 morning meeting, first graders will explore what it means to be a good friend, build community through greetings, sharing, and cooperative activities. This lesson fosters social-emotional skills, empathy, and classroom cohesion—setting a positive tone for the day.