Lesson Plan

Feel-Good Superstars Lesson Plan

Students will learn what self-care is and why it matters, explore simple self-care strategies, and create a personalized Feel-Good Toolbox to practice daily self-care.

Building foundational social-emotional skills helps young learners recognize and manage their feelings, supports well-being, and fosters lifelong healthy habits. This lesson encourages self-awareness and empowers 1st graders to care for their bodies and minds.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Story Read-Aloud

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Self-Care Strategies

10 minutes

Step 3

Create Feel-Good Toolbox

10 minutes

Step 4

Share & Reflect

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Meet Sunny the Squirrel

(Show slide and greet) Today we’re going to read a story about Sunny the Squirrel and how she practices self-care. Point to Sunny and introduce her.

Feeling Tired

Ask students: “Have you ever felt tired like Sunny?”

Taking a Break

Model deep breaths with students. Breathe in together, breathe out.

Talking to a Friend

Emphasize listening skills. Ask: “Who do you talk to when you feel sad?”

Doing Some Stretches

Lead students in a quick stretch: reach arms up, wiggle fingers.

Feeling Better

Point out how self-care helped Sunny. Transition to strategy discussion.

What Can We Do?

Ask: “What self-care strategies did Sunny use? Which one will you try?”

Activity

Lesson Plan

Self-Care Adventure Lesson Plan

Students will learn what self-care means, practice three simple strategies (deep breathing, stretching, and expressing feelings), and create a personalized Feel-Good Toolbox to remind them of ways to care for their well-being.

Introducing self-care early helps 1st graders recognize and manage their emotions, build healthy habits, and improve focus and resilience in class and beyond.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Story Read-Aloud

5 minutes

Step 2

Explore Self-Care Strategies

10 minutes

Step 3

Create Feel-Good Toolbox

10 minutes

Step 4

Share & Reflect

5 minutes

Lesson Plan

Feel-Good Superstars Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction & Story Read-Aloud

Step 2

Explore Self-Care Strategies

Step 3

Create Feel-Good Toolbox

Step 4

Share & Reflect

Slide Deck

Meet Sunny the Squirrel

Feeling Tired

Taking a Break

Talking to a Friend

Doing Some Stretches

Feeling Better

What Can We Do?

Activity

Lesson Plan

Self-Care Adventure Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction & Story Read-Aloud

Step 2

Explore Self-Care Strategies

Step 3

Create Feel-Good Toolbox

Step 4

Share & Reflect

Worksheet

My Self-Care Adventure

Lexi Bravo